Do Backup Cameras Work?

Fast Facts About Backup Cameras

While studies are somewhat limited concerning the safety factor backup cameras can provide, statistics show some promising data.

Backup cameras benefit drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, as well as drivers of other cars:

• Reduced collisions by 30%
• Fatalities caused by reversing automobiles dropped by 40%
• Injuries due to cars backing up dropped by 46%
• A reduction of 22.2% occurred in bodily injury for persons involved with wrecks in cars with backup cameras.
• A more than 40% reduction in backover crashes that involved children was reported.
  
  

While more studies need to be done for more concise information, the statistics make it clear that backup cameras only aid drivers. This includes the disabled and elderly who may have limited mobility or vision.

Drivers that have used backup cameras are favorable in their reviews of the operations and services that these cameras provide:

• 96% of users reported that their backup cameras interfaces were easy to use.
• Users reported increased visibility in hard-to-see areas.
• Over 80% of drivers reported that the use of these cameras increased safe reversing for them.
• Drivers reported the camera system warned them of possible crash situations.
  
  

The existing statistics and data on the use of backup cameras is so promising that the US government has mandated that all new cars and light duty trucks have to come with back up cameras starting in May 2018. Currently, only about 25% of new vehicles are sold with these cameras factory installed.

CMOS Versus CCD

There are two types of image sensors currently being used for backup cameras. Cameras that use the CMOS sensor are better at converting low light environments whereas cameras with the CCD sensors are better at converting fluctuating light environments. 

For those that live and drive in poorly lit environments, or those that drive at various times of the day and night regularly, the difference between these two sensors may be important. It is best to talk to a professional installer about the correct camera to use.

Install Backup Cameras After Factory

To install a backup camera after the car has left the lot, a dash interface, the backup camera, and various other components have to be installed. Self-installs can lead to a damaged car, the cost of interior repairs, and damaged equipment but professional installers, like Mobile Installation Services, can provide a quality service with no risk to personal property. Contact Mobile Installation Services  for a free quote today.