Government offers new rules for rear visibility in cars

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The Department of Transportation is offering new requirements to improve rear visibility in cars by the 2014 model year. Most carmakers would meet the requirements by installing rear-mounted video cameras and in-vehicle displays.

Dept. of Transportation Considers Mandatory Rearview Cameras in Vehicles - ABC News

My brother s Honda CR-V EX-L had option rearview camera with navigation system. I had interested it but it s expensive over $1,000. I wonder that drivers should hear to beep while closing something or people on rear?
 
Is that a real solution?

Better to have parents watch their kids better. I have almost hit kids in parking lots more than once.
 
believe me - you do not want to see what I saw few weeks ago. It was the video of this guy who accidentally ran over the boy. it's horrifying enough to make you not drive in reverse. :(

PM me if you want the link. I cannot post it here due to sensitivity.
 
even a camera will not do much t prevent kids from getting run over. usually the kid darts behind the car/suv and with how big the suv's get and how small the kids are there will always be accidents. it is the adults job to scare the crap out of kids when they are near a car with its motor running.
 
Jiro said:
believe me - you do not want to see what I saw few weeks ago. It was the video of this guy who accidentally ran over the boy. it's horrifying enough to make you not drive in reverse. :(

PM me if you want the link. I cannot post it here due to sensitivity.
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Is that the one in China or something.. That driver was an idiot.
 
The simplest solution is the best solution:
Just have the vehicle emit a beeping noise if there is an object behind the vehicle within 8-10 ft. They can also install red flashing light on the dashboard to accompany the beeping.

OR go simpler than that, check your mirrors.
 
Dixie said:
OR go simpler than that, check your mirrors.
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but, but, that would mean people actually concentrating on driving instead of reading SMS/calling someone/lighting cigarette/eating/drinking etc.Oh the horror! :eek3:
 
I think it's GREAT! I almost ran over a toddler when I backed up and that SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME! You would be surprised how hard it is to see a toddler or a small animal behind your car.

So I am very supportive for the new rule - it's about saving lives.
 
Dixie said:
The simplest solution is the best solution:
Just have the vehicle emit a beeping noise if there is an object behind the vehicle within 8-10 ft. They can also install red flashing light on the dashboard to accompany the beeping.

OR go simpler than that, check your mirrors.
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But almost deaf drivers can't hear beep. Should be automatically stop on brakes to be close something or person while driving on reverse.
 
Chevy57 said:
My brother s Honda CR-V EX-L had option rearview camera with navigation system. I had interested it but it s expensive over $1,000. I wonder that drivers should hear to beep while closing something or people on rear?
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Holy what?

You can get a little kit cam for $150 will work just as well.
 
Where are the parents of the kids?? THAT is the simplest solution...not some technology.
 
Glenn said:
Where are the parents of the kids?? THAT is the simplest solution...not some technology.
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right-t-o . when a kid does something dangerous you whack their ass and be sure they understand it is serious
 
That's why I always make sure there is no kids nearby around before I do anything. I won't move until the kid has gone far away. Our kids don't do that because they ride with us most of the time.
 
Parents cannot watch 100% of the time. Give me a break. Children run FAST.
 
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To make even more safe, teach kids about watching out for white reverse lights. I've been teaching my son that since he is small, cars can't always see him so he need to watch for white lights because it means they are backing up (driving in reverse)
 
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White lights mean nothing for kids who have short attention span. Children don't remember the first time. Besides I want video cam so I can see that there's nothing blocking my view when I back up. You never know... a kid could leave a toy behind and you'd not know!
 
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I know but you should still teach them.

As for me, I don't just check the mirrors and around me frequently as I back out, I also try to remember my surrounding before I get in the car, that way if someone seem missing when I check the mirrors or around me, more likely they are in my blind spot.
 
Dixie said:
The simplest solution is the best solution:
Just have the vehicle emit a beeping noise if there is an object behind the vehicle within 8-10 ft. They can also install red flashing light on the dashboard to accompany the beeping.

OR go simpler than that, check your mirrors.
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Hubby's Jeep has that feature, and he checks his mirrors but there are still blind spots. Also, he has to disable it when he's towing a trailer, so it's not a perfect solution.
 
deafgal001 said:
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I know but you should still teach them.

As for me, I don't just check the mirrors and around me frequently as I back out, I also try to remember my surrounding before I get in the car, that way if someone seem missing when I check the mirrors or around me, more likely they are in my blind spot.
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I always walk around my Jeep before getting in. If I'm backing out, I walk behind and look. If I'm pulling straight out, I walk around the front and look.
 
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