01-10-2023, 03:46 PM
A big part of the reason for rear view cameras being so prevalent now is the dismal rear vision on many modern cars, and particularly utes and SUVs. Our primary vehicle is a real challenge to reverse, due to its poor rear vision, and I do so using a combination of physical mirrors and the 360 degree 'bird's eye view' screen display. The proximity warnings and collision avoidance system are very effective but I still trust wing mirrors and a head turn in preference.
A driving instructor will require you to be reversing by 'old school' methods as you are being tested rather than the car and you should show competence to operate any vehicle. One the up side fitting a reversing camera to your car may well improve its sale-ability. We currently had a prospective buyer decide against a Leaf we have for sale due to its lack of reversing camera as his wife is unable to parallel park without one, according to him.
A driving instructor will require you to be reversing by 'old school' methods as you are being tested rather than the car and you should show competence to operate any vehicle. One the up side fitting a reversing camera to your car may well improve its sale-ability. We currently had a prospective buyer decide against a Leaf we have for sale due to its lack of reversing camera as his wife is unable to parallel park without one, according to him.