Technology can be complicated. The plethora of brand names, devices, options, and tech specs can leave any buyer stupefied.
Simply start by asking yourself these two questions:
What view do you want to see?
How will you use the image you see?
Cameras
View Only: For Driver-Assistance
Reversing Safety
Rear blind spots are difficult to manage and make parking, towing and reversing both dangerous and difficult. Consider adding a back up camera and ultrasonic/radar sensors with monitor screen overlay for a more complete solution.
When mirrors are not enough, the installation of a single view camera can eliminate dark spots and expand the driver's points of view. Having a clear view into the waste hopper, along side a sweeper broom, or even at the pivot-joint of an articulated vehicle makes all the difference when capturing images and video for claim support.
Forward-facing cameras with optional ADAS-features deliver better visibility into on-the-road safety. Recorded footage is captured onboard via SD card. The addition of driver-facing cameras can provide distracted driver intelligence so that incidents can be prevented before they happen.
Connected cameras make it possible for fleet managers to log-in and view road-facing video, driver-facing video, or both in real-time and archived. When incidents occur, seeing what drivers see facilitates responsive action with instant play-back options. Virtual rided-alongs can also assist with driver training.
