Parking can be
difficult, and in some cases, it can be challenging even for seasoned
drivers—especially if the area or space is problematic and can cause some blind
spots. To prevent accidents, you will need to consider parking sensors that
help increase safety while parking. Newer cars come with built-in parking aids,
but if you have an older model without one, you can consider buying and getting
it fitted into your vehicle. The sensors are mounted on bumpers to detect the
distance between the vehicle and the obstacles. They beep, and the sound
gradually intensifies the nearer you get to an obstacle. In some cases, the
system has a computerised voice that will tell you your distance from an obstacle.
Parking sensors are
great accessories to consider if you are upgrading your car's safety features.
They can be fitted into just about any vehicle, including SUVs, sedans, and
hatchbacks. Some parking sensors can warn you with a visual image or alarm,
too, so you can quickly tell if there is any obstacle behind your vehicle
before reversing.
Some parking sensors come with digital graphics to
let you know which part of your car is near an object. This way, you can
accurately and safely manoeuvre. Certain systems can come with reversing
cameras that use a rear-facing camera mounted high and slightly pointed
downward to show you obstacles that may not be visible from your side and
rear-view mirrors. The images are displayed on the screen on a dashboard.
Parking sensors could
help address age-related problems when driving, such as poor vision and
difficulty in turning the head. With this technology, older drivers could be
safer and avoid accidents while parking or reversing. In 2011, an insurance
claims analysis found that rear parking sensors have reduced claims on
collision insurance by five percent. Advanced systems that feature newer
technologies, like the ‘parking patch’, could help drivers find an available
parking spot to save them a lot of time and effort driving around a car park.