Learning to drive a new car can be a difficult challenge. A lot of driving is about acquired instinct and muscle memory; you become accustomed to the exact vehicle that you own and its particular proportions and dimensions. You get used to how it turns, the space it takes up, its little quirks and just how hard you have to push down on the accelerator to get a given amount of speed. So if you’re suddenly driving a new car, there are all sorts of mental adjustments that you have to make, and you have to make these against the force of habit.
One of the worst situations is reversing. You need to get used to the turning circle of the new car, which might be substantially wider or tighter than the last car. The car might be longer or more compact, making it difficult to end up the right distance away from the curb. A reversing camera can really help with these problems, as it gives you a clear view of the road and space behind your vehicle, helping you avoid obstacles and oncoming traffic. With the added awareness that comes from a rear vision camera, you can avoid the pitfalls associated with guessing about where the back of your car is, and having to balance that estimate against the ingrained memories from what might be more than a decade of driving your last car. It’s especially relevant if the new car is substantially different to the old one. If you’ve been driving large cars for thirty years and suddenly switch to a small one, or vice versa, it will take a while to learn to parallel park with the new vehicle. A reverse camera kit can really help to ease the difficult transition and help you park and reverse your new car safely.
