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bhikkhu

(10,708 posts)
95. Added to the recent TPMS and ESC systems, I agree.
Wed Feb 29, 2012, 01:10 AM
Feb 2012

...more high-maintenance electronics you pay for whether you want it or not.

They think a driver that neither looks behind themselves nor keeps track of their kids... saras Feb 2012 #1
Problem with the sensor idea is that it could render it difficult if not impossible to drive cstanleytech Feb 2012 #13
Ever hear of a blind spot? bitchkitty Feb 2012 #27
I could have used one yesterday CAcyclist Feb 2012 #63
A motion sensor only senses motion. GETPLANING Feb 2012 #64
The idea is that: existentialist Feb 2012 #80
I'm thinking of putting one on my Suburban csziggy Feb 2012 #84
And think how much help such a camera would be tblue37 Mar 2012 #102
No way I'm parallel parking that land barge! csziggy Mar 2012 #103
When I went from a Toyota Camry to a Ford Focus, tblue37 Mar 2012 #104
I haven't had a small vehicle for a very long time csziggy Mar 2012 #107
I added a proximity sensor to my truck. No camera, but JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2012 #105
So stupid. bluedigger Feb 2012 #2
That has been the industry's response ashling Feb 2012 #3
Perhaps. bluedigger Feb 2012 #5
Seem to be a lot of folks ... GeorgeGist Feb 2012 #20
Leave it to the JK to mess up a good thing. bluedigger Feb 2012 #71
So stupid. AlbertCat Feb 2012 #21
I'm wondering if the insurance industry isn't funding this too dmr Feb 2012 #39
There you go. bluedigger Feb 2012 #73
I wonder what the numbers are quakerboy Feb 2012 #4
I came close to backing up over an infant LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2012 #6
I would actually like to see that study repeated. Thor_MN Feb 2012 #14
Now that the novelty of brake lights is gone, does anyone pay attention to them anymore? Brickbat Feb 2012 #17
Yes, because that 3rd light only comes on when the brakes are applied jeff47 Feb 2012 #29
Yes, that 3rd light comes on only when braking usrname Feb 2012 #42
2-foot driving caraher Feb 2012 #58
The original study was done with taxis... Thor_MN Mar 2012 #101
Yes! It was never about the novelty. It put the 3rd brake light at eye level. TheMadMonk Feb 2012 #85
what about the parents keeping up with where their children are? SemperEadem Feb 2012 #7
A guy at work years ago backed over and killed his child. Kablooie Feb 2012 #8
Reading this thread has changed my mind. Warren Stupidity Feb 2012 #9
Anti-lock brakes zipplewrath Feb 2012 #16
I swear, sometimes it's difficult to tell if I'm on DU or some right-wing/libertarian website Hugabear Feb 2012 #67
Sarcasm zipplewrath Feb 2012 #78
I can tell from personal experience RoccoR5955 Feb 2012 #10
Wrong answer to the problem zipplewrath Feb 2012 #15
Agreed. Proximity sensors make more sense. mwooldri Feb 2012 #24
The problem with a motion sensor is that it doesn't give you the right information XemaSab Feb 2012 #38
Either and/or zipplewrath Feb 2012 #41
A view that one cannot see in the rear view mirror. AlbertCat Feb 2012 #22
Some vehicles such as minivans and the like you can see better in the mirrors.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #25
Actually no I didn't take Drivers Education classes. mwooldri Feb 2012 #31
Went to Skip Barber's Racing School RoccoR5955 Feb 2012 #76
You can't see shit that is behind sheet metal no matter how far you turn your head. Warren Stupidity Feb 2012 #88
How old is your neck, spine and arm? jberryhill Mar 2012 #100
Me too primavera Feb 2012 #23
Not a bad idea for SUVs and trucks. But, a rearview camera on a Miata concertible? leveymg Feb 2012 #11
The great music would make up for it though. nt Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #52
can you see RoccoR5955 Feb 2012 #77
I drive a car with one of those. I hardly ever rely upon... MarkCharles Feb 2012 #12
That's easy. Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #53
Sounds like how the government does things! MarkCharles Feb 2012 #72
I'm sorry that is too 1984. I don't know... Justice wanted Feb 2012 #18
You are kidding, right? bitchkitty Feb 2012 #28
I'm looking at...Camera probably video. How much will be used against people in courts of Justice wanted Feb 2012 #30
How the hell do you get that from the OP? Hugabear Feb 2012 #69
you can buy them now and they are affordable madrchsod Feb 2012 #19
I would like the camera for the trailer Kolesar Feb 2012 #34
Our Prius is equiped with a camera and motion sensor LittleGirl Feb 2012 #26
I agree with you, entirely. As a Prius driver.. MarkCharles Feb 2012 #51
I don't drive much but I don't want a scramble put on the phone either LittleGirl Feb 2012 #61
My dear young friend, there was a time when... MarkCharles Feb 2012 #81
why so condensending? LittleGirl Feb 2012 #90
I have rear sensors in my Expedition and couldn't live without them here in Chicago. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2012 #93
This is regulation overkill SpartanDem Feb 2012 #32
Added to the recent TPMS and ESC systems, I agree. bhikkhu Feb 2012 #95
Tip from Click n Clack on how to extend the life of your vehicles' transmission. mwooldri Feb 2012 #33
I could use one on my truck. I sure as hell don't need it on my car. AtheistCrusader Feb 2012 #35
Son of a bitch! More fucking big government. Hotler Feb 2012 #36
I'm usually a Freedom overrules Safety person MicaelS Feb 2012 #37
Until you get the first person running over a kid with the front of the car snooper2 Feb 2012 #47
When are the cell phone jammers being required? nt Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #54
in five to eight years every car will have cell phone built in snooper2 Feb 2012 #55
What about safety though? Texting while driving is too difficult now. Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #56
voice to text technology is running 80-85% accuracy snooper2 Feb 2012 #57
I need a lot better than that still. Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #59
I'd love to have an over the hood mirror so I can see what's hedgehog Feb 2012 #40
It's a nice thought, but MurrayDelph Feb 2012 #43
It's hardly a money-making scheme usrname Feb 2012 #44
Oh great something else on the dash to distract stupid people snooper2 Feb 2012 #45
How long before someone makes a widget to play videos on it? Fumesucker Feb 2012 #48
That's already there, it's within the triple DIN "radio" so you can play angry birds snooper2 Feb 2012 #49
I know about that.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #50
These are cheap enough that we should have had them years ago Taverner Feb 2012 #46
I worked with a guy who made one for his RV years ago caraher Feb 2012 #60
In my Prius since 2005 - shows up automatically on dash display anytime gear goes to reverse. cyberpj Feb 2012 #89
fact it saves lives battlema Feb 2012 #62
This is a great idea. mistertrickster Feb 2012 #65
They have these already in some cars caraher Feb 2012 #83
Cool, I want that . . . nt mistertrickster Feb 2012 #99
I read this as "U.S. Rule Set for Cameras at Cats’ Rear" AngryAmish Feb 2012 #66
LOL 47of74 Feb 2012 #92
We have a backup camera in our truck. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2012 #68
My experience. I have one in my car... Javaman Feb 2012 #70
I have this in my Ford---it is excellent Kingofalldems Feb 2012 #74
Good. Cameras are cheap. Robb Feb 2012 #75
Display units aren't zipplewrath Feb 2012 #79
My 2011 Tacoma displayed the rearview camera on the rearview mirror. DemoTex Feb 2012 #86
Trial lawyers are going to love this one PuffedMica Feb 2012 #82
Spam deleted by cyberswede (MIR Team) dsfgerher Feb 2012 #87
So this assumes I will navigate my car in reverse while looking at a screen? high density Feb 2012 #91
I use all the information at my disposal. The more information, the more accuracy. Warren Stupidity Feb 2012 #97
They have already absolutely eliminated the "economy car"... bhikkhu Feb 2012 #94
market forces existentialist Feb 2012 #96
Wow, gps/entertainment system manufacturers are weeping with joy over this. truthisfreedom Feb 2012 #98
I don't care about this safety nonsense Ter Mar 2012 #106
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