Don’t like back up cameras. Too easy to rust on basic skills, like backing up your car. That said, right now back up cams are a convenience, but if it breaks, whatever. Now will you be required to get it fixed when it breaks?
I was wondering that too. Some states have inspections so if it breaks will you be denied an inspection sticker?
Next step will be proper camera operation will be part of vehicle inspection requirements.
Amen. And I can still drive a stick shift. I won’t lose muh skillz.
27 years in the fire Service, I know how to use the side view mirrors. Check the back too before you go!
This touches on one reason I moved to KY. I have four cars. Two of them have check engine lights that come on, then shut off, then come on a few weeks later, etc. We don’t have emissions tests here so it’s irrelevant.
This is why I hate unnecessary laws. It’s just more stuff to deal with and another way to run afoul of the government.
Made that mistake. Relied too much on the backup cam... until I hit a post painted bright yellow. Yellow scuffs on the black painted bumper.
Never really used the dumb thing after that. IMO, the camera is a marginally useful tool. Use it for an initial quick check, but you must turn and use the rear window while backing. You really can’t watch the backup camera while backing. Well, you could, but it’s rather confusing turning to adjust while looking forward into the backup camera.
IMO, sort of a tech gimmick. Safer just to turn and look while backing.
I agree with you. It makes one lazy. But I do like the rear backup radar signal. With so many big SUVs , all with darkened rear windows, backing out of a mall parking spot is an adventure as vision to left and right rear is very restricted. The radar dings help a lot.
My new car has cameras all around it. I still don’t use them and turn my head to look. My daughter on the other hand uses them exclusively and probably couldn’t drive without them.
These cameras are very beneficial on top of your preexisting skills.
My concern is that modern neckbearded wastrels will use this technology IN PLACE OF skills.
My 6 yr old daughter and I have great fun seeing how close I can get to my wife’s car before hitting it every day. I can easily get to within one inch of her bumper, just about every time, without contacting it.
The lens is fisheye so at the bottom of the screen it looks straight down to my bumper.