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Mark Etinger
On average more than 180,000 deaths each year are the result of injury. In relation to vehicles, pedestrians ages of 65 and older account for 18% of accident deaths and 10% of injuries. One in every five children between the ages of 5 and 9 die as victims in traffic crashes. Many parents specifically do not let their younger children walk to school because of traffic safety reasons. That is only second to distance. When you look at the numbers, it is very apparent that driving safety must be taken more seriously. Many of the accidents that end up being fatal are close to home, where people are distracted and comfortable. For example, many accidents occur as the result of backing up your car. Don't become a statistic. Don't let your neighbors become statistics. You can increase the safety of your vehicle when you install a backup camera system. That blind spot, so infamously known as the cause of these fatal accidents, will be completely covered by the camera you attach to the back of the car. It can often reach a distance of at least 30 feet. Some can go 50 feet or more. If you want extra accuracy you can get some systems with an infrared night vision setting. Many people back out of the driveway hurriedly. Sure, checking in the mirrors is standard but how many get out of the car and go around the back and check out the block to make sure it's clear. It's just not a viable option every time you plan to drive somewhere. But, with the screen in front of you on your dashboard you can be sure the coast is clear before you put the car in reverse. Commercial vehicles definitely can learn from this as well. They are expected to be very alert when it comes to pedestrian safety. Transit buses and trucks must always be on the defensive because they travel to highly populated areas. Having a truck backup camera is a benefit to the driving because it will increase safety and decrease the time it takes you to be sure of it. We have these technological advancements available to us. There is no reason that we should not pursue the safest possible accessories for driving. We are so quick to jump for luxury devices, DVD players, and cup holders. The least we can do is have a specialized camera installed so that we keep our streets safer.
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