How to Interpret the Guidelines on a Reversing Camera Display
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Here is information about the guidelines on a reversing camera display: 1. Green guideline: Normal safety line, indicating that the distance between the obstacle and the rear of the vehicle is relatively large, allowing you to reverse with confidence. 2. Yellow guideline indicates a deceleration line: The distance to the rear is 60cm, and you may continue to reverse. However, at the same time, you should reduce the reversing speed and continuously monitor the distance to the obstacle. 3. Red guideline indicates a warning line: The distance to the rear is 30cm, at which point you should stop reversing immediately to avoid colliding with the obstacle behind.
When I first started learning to drive, I didn't understand the trajectory lines very well either. After driving for a few years, I finally got the hang of it. The colored trajectory lines in the rearview camera generally come in two types: one is a fixed reference line, with the red zone indicating the closest safe distance to an obstacle; the other is a steering-responsive line, which bends as you turn the steering wheel, intuitively showing you where the tires will turn. When using them, you need to pay attention to the actual width of the car body—the trajectory lines only represent the predicted path, and there might still be blind spots on either side of the rear. Be extra careful when the camera is blurry in rainy weather, and don't just focus on the screen while ignoring the rearview mirrors. Nowadays, many cars come with automatic braking features, but if the trajectory lines turn red and the alarms go off while reversing, don't force it—it's best to get out and check. Safety first.
