How 360-Degree Camera Systems Turn You Into a Parking Pro

Small accidents can be the most frustrating. Whether it’s scraping a wheel on a curb, tapping a bumper on a pole, or opening a door into a wall, low-speed parking impacts can cause minor yet massively annoying damage. Backup cameras are now mandatory on new vehicles, but more visibility is always better. To that end, some automakers install 360-degree camera systems to give a complete view of your surroundings.

What is a 360-Degree Camera in a Car?

A 360-degree camera system in a car provides you with a real-time view of the area surrounding your car. The 360-degree camera tech combines the perspectives of several video cameras placed around the vehicle into one image, typically a top-down view. As you maneuver into a parking space, the 360-degree camera system shows nearby obstacles, helping you avoid impacts.

What is a Bird’s Eye View Camera?

A bird’s eye view camera is simply another term used to describe [...]

Read your vehicle’s manual to familiarize yourself with the features on your vehicle — such as anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control — and how the features perform in wintry conditions. When renting a car, become familiar with the vehicle before driving it off the lot.

Confidence is key when driving in winter weather and here are some simple tips to help you arrive safely during those harsh winter driving months.

Harsh winter conditions can have crippling effects for drivers in locations often affected by snowy and icy weather during the cold months. Hauling the kids to hockey practice or even a quick trip to the grocery store could prove to be a difficult task, especially if a vehicle is not ready for challenging conditions that may come with the cold weather.

Just as consumers spend hours winterizing their homes, it is important to winterize your vehicle. Preserving your investment during the colder months of [...]

Back to school safe driving practices should be taken quite seriously. Let’s be safe this fall and remember, our kids always come first. It’s that time of year again, summer vacation is over and schools are open. With that in mind the Garden City Police Department has put together a four-part series of articles to address Back to School Safety Issues. Part One will address “Safe Driving Practices,” Part Two “School Bus Safety,” Part Three “Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” and Part Four “Stranger Danger.” When schools are opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon, the areas around schools are very busy and crowded. Parents and other adults can do much to improve traffic safety around our schools by driving cautiously, teaching their children safe practices and limiting vehicle trips. In some cases, parents and other adults may be the cause of safety concerns. Drivers should obey all traffic laws and apply the following [...]

 

“Throw it in your console, set it down on the seat or something like that, very simple,” he said. “But when you hang stuff from the mirrors, it may look like it’s just a few inches away from your face but really it blocks as you look further off in the distance, it really blocks your view.”

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — (From KRCG-TV) Hanging a mask on your car’s rearview mirror may seem like a convenient idea, but it actually poses a safety risk.

AAA and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are asking drivers to think twice about hanging anything from mirrors and say it could create some dangerous situations.

According to AAA, obstructing your field of vision, even partially, can cause you to miss things on the road like signs, pedestrians or other vehicles.

In Missouri, if a driver is involved in a crash due to impaired visibility, they could be cited.

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As you age, it is important for senior drivers to know and understand how to adjust for slower reflexes, weaker vision and other changes. 

Driving is a skill that can and should be continually improved. AAA’s Roadwise Driver™ is a course that can be taken online or in a classroom to help senior drivers keep driving knowledge fresh and get the most out of your vehicle, while reducing risk to you, your passengers and others on the road. The course covers topics like:

• Extending Your Safe Driving Career
• Distractions, Drowsiness, Aggressive Driving & Road Rage
• Managing Visibility, Time & Space
• Alcohol & Medications
• Comfort & Safety Tips

  Although SeniorDriving.AAA.com contains many driving tips, taking a comprehensive driving improvement course will ensure that you have the most up-to-date driving techniques and understand the latest vehicle technologies.

  As you age, it is important for senior drivers to know and understand how to adjust for slower reflexes, [...]

If you have to do something to make yourself okay to drive, you’re not okay to drive.

Despite the fact that it’s illegal driving buzzed, one person was killed every 50 minutes in a drunk driving crash on our nation’s roads in 2018. That’s a total of 10,511 people who died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in one year. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect a person quickly; for example, a blood alcohol concentration of .02 can affect someone’s ability to perform two tasks at one time.

Be Responsible: Have a Plan

Your life and the lives of others on the road are at risk every time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking. Here are a few tips to stay safe.

Your life and the lives of others on the road are at risk every time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking. Here are a few tips to stay safe.

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