Do You Still Need a Parking Sensor with a Rearview Camera?
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Yes, you still need a parking sensor with a rearview camera. The rearview camera can only display images within a fixed range, while the parking sensor can monitor a larger area. When reversing the vehicle, the parking sensor enhances safety by providing audible alerts when obstacles are detected. Here is more information about the rearview camera: 1. The vehicle's rearview camera automatically activates only when the vehicle is shifted into reverse gear. It cannot be used during normal driving. 2. The rearview camera effectively provides a video feed of the area behind the vehicle, enhancing safety during reversing.
When reversing, the rearview camera provides a clear image, but relying solely on it can easily overlook blind spots, especially when there are low obstacles at the rear of the car. Not being able to see clearly can be troublesome. The function of the parking sensors is to provide an audible alert—it beeps when approaching an object, helping me sense changes in distance. In places like residential parking garages or on rainy days when the light is dim and the image is blurry, the sensors are a great aid. Combining both can significantly enhance safety. Many new cars come equipped with both from the factory, but I recommend older cars without sensors consider adding them, as they are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and cost just a few hundred bucks. I remember my friend once scraped a car while relying only on the camera, but after installing sensors, there were no more incidents. These two complement each other well—it's best not to choose just one. Daily driving safety is the top priority.
