Are the sides of the reversing image the width of the car body?
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The sides of the reversing image are not the width of the car body. Here are the relevant details: 1. Reverse gear: When the reverse gear is engaged, the system automatically activates the high-definition reversing camera located at the rear of the car, clearly displaying the situation behind the vehicle on the reversing LCD screen. 2. Auxiliary function: When reversing, it is necessary to look at the rearview mirrors on both sides, and the reversing image can only serve as an auxiliary function. The image in the reversing display has a different distance scale compared to reality, and most images will have significant distortion, which can directly affect the accuracy of judging the distance of objects.
When it comes to whether the sides of the reversing camera image represent the actual width of the car body, I’ve found this to be a common misconception. The boundary lines on the reversing camera usually just mark the edges of the camera’s field of view and don’t precisely correspond to the car’s actual width. Most cameras use wide-angle lenses to expand the viewing area and reduce blind spots, but this also causes distortion at the edges of the image, somewhat like a fisheye effect. Objects can appear stretched, and things on either side in the lens may seem closer or farther apart than they really are. My advice is not to rely entirely on those guide lines as a reference—they’re just rough estimates meant to help gauge distance. Combining the use of side mirrors and looking through the rear window is more reliable, especially on rainy nights or in poor lighting. Overall, the technology is designed to enhance safety and reduce accidents, but understanding its limitations will make reversing more precise.
