If You Answer Yes To These, Invest In A Backup System
It’s not always cut and dry.
The decision to invest in a potentially life-saving system might seem intuitive to many, but there are some who are either on the fence about it or just under-informed.
Use this quick checklist to know where you stand:
- Was Your Car Built Before 2018?
The older your vehicle, the higher the chances are that it lacks a backup camera system, since the law requiring it in all new vehicles was passed just 4 years ago. If you answered yes, proceed further on.
- Do You Have Any Previous Accidents On Your Record?
This one’s obvious, but we’ll spell it out anyway. Not only would a system of any kind (dash cam, sensor, or backup) help avoid future accidents, but it could possibly have a positive effect on your insurance premiums.
- Do You Back Out Of A Driveway Daily?
Investing in a backup system would prevent reversing out into your own property, other cars, trash cans, or even worse, a human/animal too short to see through the rear window.
- Are There Any Young/Inexperienced Drivers In Your Household?
For those with a newly licensed teen in the household, parking and just general alertness on the road are still newly acquired skill sets. Give them a hand (they’re under your insurance anyway).
- Do You Live In A State With Extreme Weather?
We’re talking to you, Canadians, Mid-Westerners and North-Easterners. Between whiteouts and icy road conditions in the winter months, Mother Nature gives you good reasons to eliminate blind spots and improve visibility.
- Do You Tow On A Regular?
If you’re an avid road-tripper who tows a camper or a pickup driver who has to lug heavy materials, a backup camera is pretty much essential, especially if your vehicle is a pre-2018 build.
- Is Your Car Notoriously Lacking When It Comes To Visibility?
Some cars sacrifice safety for size, speed, or looks and their sightlines pay for it. If you’re driving such a vehicle, whether it’s a pre-2018 model or not, you should consider getting rid of those blindspots.
If you answered “yes” to more questions than you’re comfortable with, then click here to sleep better tonight.
