Your safety is important. As a result, every aspect of your vehicle needs to be up to par. This is so vital that all cars and light trucks manufactured for sale in the U.S. since 2018 have been federally mandated to be outfitted with backup cameras. These cameras aren’t just luxury items either. They are critical elements for your safety and help reduce fender benders and more. And while many used vehicles before 2018 have backup cameras already, they may be difficult to locate (especially in today’s scarce market).
If you are worried about your safety or the safety of those around you, a backup camera is a great tool to reduce risk. You see, backup cameras are more than just parking aids. While they do excel in that realm, they are also critical for getting a better view of your environment. There are many reported accidents that occur when a vehicle is reversing. What’s worse is that there are many reported deaths annually as a result of drivers being unable to see pedestrians behind them. Unfortunately, a lot of those deaths are children.
When it comes to protecting your vehicle, as well as those around you, various technologies for your vehicle are lifesavers. A backup camera, along with rear parking sensors, automatic rear braking, and cross-traffic alerts can prevent damage to your car and public property. These safety features do more than just save you money and prevent destruction. A 2019 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) concluded that backup cameras alone reduced collision rates by 5 percent. However, by combining a camera with rear parking sensors, there was a reduction in the backup collision rate by 42 percent. Adding automatic rear braking to the camera and parking sensors lowered the collision rate by 78 percent.
Those numbers are staggering, especially when you consider that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released stats on pedestrian deaths in 2015. They reported 284 people being killed and about 12,000 being injured in backovers in driveways, garages, and other “non-traffic” situations. Coupling those stats with the percentage of reduction in accidents is massive. The amount of time, money, and lives saved is a dream come true for those who have been disrupted by a lack of technology.
More and more vehicles are being outfitted with emerging safety features. These technologies are great for reducing costs on insurance and preventing accidents causing your premium to increase. The future of vehicle technology looks bright. When shopping for a new or used car, consider these different aspects and the impact they will have on you, as well as those around you.
SimplyIOA wants to keep you and your family safe. When shopping for insurance, consider all of the aspects of your vehicle and how that affects your policy. If you are in the market for a new or used car, backup cameras are a great way to reduce injuries, death, and destruction. Already in a safe vehicle? Now is the time to get an insurance quote that matches that level of protection. The best part is that with SimplyIOA, you can get a quote in no time. Get started today!