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Why are backup cameras mandatory? I don't want that either. Make it a standard DIN radio slot and you can put in whatever stereo you want - and upgrade it in 5
by SECProto 5y ago
Why are backup cameras mandatory? I don't want that either.
Make it a standard DIN radio slot and you can put in whatever stereo you want - and upgrade it in 5 years when your car still works great but the Bluetooth standard has changed.
- Robotbeat 5y agoBecause mirrors can’t tell if you have a child sitting by your bumper. There are several safety justifications for electronics in new cars. ABS, airbags, seatbelt pretensioner, auto-braking, and arguably lane keeping. (Not to mention battery management system, traction control, etc.) Also, vehicle-state-aware and charging-station-state-aware navigation with auto-routing to Fast Charging is a massively beneficial feature for electric cars. Before I got my used Model S (2013, BTW), I had no idea how important this would be in eliminating range anxiety and enabling road trips.
- zamfi 5y agoLegally mandatory. Because too many people (often kids!) have been killed or injured by inattentive drivers who back up without looking behind their cars.
- xvector 5y agoBackup cameras are a legal mandate. It is honestly irresponsible to drive a car without a wide-angle backup camera. Might as well toss the mirrors out while you're at it.
- SECProto 5y ago> Backup cameras are a legal mandate. Wasn't aware of this. Regardless, it should be a standard that can connect to any din stereo. > It is honestly irresponsible to drive a car without a wide-angle backup camera. The only time my car goes into reverse is when I've just performed a full walkaround (backing out of driveway) or I've just ceased driving forwards and have my eyes tuned to the mirrors. > Might as well toss the mirrors out while you're at it. That's absurd.