Cameras in vehicles are becoming more commonplace than in the past making it safer to be behind the wheel. Rear facing cameras may help guide you into a parking space or in backing into a garage without hitting an object because they will sound an alarm if you are getting close to an obstacle. The safety benefits of this are easy to see.
A forward facing vehicle camera is another technology that automobile manufacturers are adding into their vehicles in recent years. Prior to this, there were lane departure warning devices, intelligent headlamp control or rain sensing technology. However, the forward facing cameras can now play host to additional multiple functions including:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Forward collision warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Pedestrian detection
- Obstacle detection
- Night vision
The need for this vision technology is pushing lens manufacturers forward in the development of lenses and sensors to meet the demanding and unique needs that come with being installed in a vehicle.
Forward facing cameras can also help ensure that the driver doesn’t become a victim of a crime while on the road as these cameras – sometimes called dash cams – capture the activity and can assist in the apprehension of the perpetrator of a crime.
Forward- and rear-facing cameras may also help drivers realize a discount on their insurance rates; you’d definitely need to ask your insurance agent about the possibility.
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