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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Other than your rear-view and side mirrors, which type of assistance device helps you the most while backing up? Obstacle warning sensor Camera Special mirrors None of these Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Other than your rear-view and side mirrors, which type of assistance device helps you the most while backing up?
Obstacle warning sensor
Camera
Special mirrors
None of these

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nopnopnsht Rookie Author London Posts:23 Points:4,160 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 10:34:42 AM Ignore nopnopnsht Report Abuse none
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 3:33:09 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse None of these
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 9:38:04 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse None of these
Kristinabonilla Rookie Author Colorado Posts:14 Points:1,610 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 1:18:19 PM Ignore Kristinabonilla Report Abuse Rear view mirror and looking back
fhnorth Sophomore Author Nevada Posts:129 Points:26,590 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 9:49:45 PM Ignore fhnorth Report Abuse Call me old fashioned, but I am fond of turning my head around and looking back, over my shoulders.
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,262 Points:333,075 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 2:23:35 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse nothing else
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,414 Points:2,649,255 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 7:48:58 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse None of these
Praxtwin Rookie Author Columbus Posts:29 Points:243,605 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 2:26:08 PM Ignore Praxtwin Report Abuse turn back, keep my right arm over my front passenger seat and get going, slow and steady!!!
diamar03 Rookie Author Seattle Posts:6 Points:680 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:35:55 AM Ignore diamar03 Report Abuse Good old fashion take time to turn and look. With the way people are so careless these days one cannot afford to depend on gadgets, mirrors and such. As a driver youhave to take every precaution to avoid a serious accident.
rxpx40 Sophomore Author Austin Posts:242 Points:89,485 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 2:06:03 PM Ignore rxpx40 Report Abuse Until I install a back up camera on my truck, I have my son put me on the trailer hitch. If he isn't there, I get out of the truck, estimate distance to hitch, get back in and do the Hokey Pokey for a while until I can put the trailer on the truck ball. If'n I'm just parking, I use the rear views.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,454 Points:1,169,710 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 1:44:01 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse TURN AROUND AND WATCH WHERE I'M GOING.
patansers Rookie Author Maryland Posts:8 Points:300 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2012 3:05:25 PM Ignore patansers Report Abuse Granted that the camera is a nice feature, I feel that everyone who is a licensed driver should know how to use their side and rear view mirrors. I know this sounds silly, but you'd be amazed at how many don't really use these (at least the side views) or any of them while they're driving forward! I do like the obstacle warning sensors for little children who just might get behind your vehicle...however, I just make sure there are no children, etc around when I do back up.
gasscout_1 Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:334 Points:111,440 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2012 7:49:21 PM Ignore gasscout_1 Report Abuse Looking back wiith 1 arm over the seat.
goldsheet Rookie Author San Diego Posts:2 Points:4,240 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 6:17:09 PM Ignore goldsheet Report Abuse Turn head and look behind while backing up ?
Effincrazy Rookie Author Iowa Posts:54 Points:60,070 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 1:35:50 PM Ignore Effincrazy Report Abuse Eyes and ears.
DeeDeeMT Rookie Author Montana Posts:7 Points:450 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 11:42:59 AM Ignore DeeDeeMT Report Abuse who ever is in the passenger seat can turn there head around and watch behind orthey can get out and help guide.
tailpipeFL All-Star Author Tampa Posts:764 Points:45,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 1:12:14 PM Ignore tailpipeFL Report Abuse Wife standing directly behind.She could knock on the trunk if I couldn't hear or see her.
Mustache_33 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:900 Points:181,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 30, 2012 8:52:57 PM Ignore Mustache_33 Report Abuse a left corner, right corner, and center rear sensors: that would beep when it's about 5 inches away to hit; it would be great for parallel parking and backing-up. It would be great if the sensor's distance would be adjustable to beep from 3"-12" distance; great use for very tight parking spaces.
DedeHensley Rookie Author Spartanburg Posts:1 Points:370 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 3:16:11 PM Ignore DedeHensley Report Abuse Other than your rear-view and side mirrors, which type of assistance device helps you the most while backing up? NONE....except!!!! Myself and my own sense of judgement! ALWAYS looking for other automobiles that may come out of no where!
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,480 Points:2,707,110 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 9:37:38 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse none
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,454 Points:1,169,710 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:11:23 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse CAMERA
snowmoose Rookie Author Montreal Posts:17 Points:218,690 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 9:22:24 PM Ignore snowmoose Report Abuse Warning sensors are least distracting
Scode Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:120 Points:2,027,030 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 2:21:56 PM Ignore Scode Report Abuse Camera would be too distracting on a normal size car; probably ok for a truck or SUV
arkvet Rookie Author Little Rock Posts:2 Points:7,165 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 12:13:17 PM Ignore arkvet Report Abuse I like to use my Camera. Did you know that there's a vehicle manufacturer that is trying to replace it's side mirrors with cameras? The displays will be on the dash, so the driver doesn't have actually turn his/her head. Not that you or I wrench our necks to see what's behind/beside us anyway. Just thought I'd share that with you.
stormy4194 Rookie Author Portland Posts:2 Points:690 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:36:54 AM Ignore stormy4194 Report Abuse None of them
CouponKayla Rookie Author Maryland Posts:3 Points:3,610 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 7:32:53 AM Ignore CouponKayla Report Abuse None of these. Turn my head and look back.
MaryKayByBJ Sophomore Author Orange County Posts:167 Points:62,565 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 4:26:26 PM Ignore MaryKayByBJ Report Abuse Cameras - All Three of them!! Audible sensors in rear bumper (Nissan Rogue now has 360 camera view - Can't wait to find an aftermarket version to add to my car!)
johndeere_6704 Rookie Author South Dakota Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 12:01:14 PM Ignore johndeere_6704 Report Abuse turn my head and look back while cars speed through the parking lot while i back up and almost hit them, stupid asses who speed through parking lots!!!!!!!
houseCT Rookie Author New Haven Posts:88 Points:356,680 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 10:37:08 AM Ignore houseCT Report Abuse turn my head and look while backing up.
rjg78 Rookie Author Orange County Posts:2 Points:390 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 10:35:04 AM Ignore rjg78 Report Abuse As I age, turning requires a larger effort so safety for myself and others is reduced... back to walking and biking; gas is just too expensive! Other than your rear-view and side mirrors, which type of assistance device helps you the most while backing up? (Discuss) Sure wish I had an Obstacle warning sensor 11% Sure wish I had a Camera 14% Special mirrors 3% None of these 71% Total votes: 21922
KeithF1 Rookie Author Spartanburg Posts:3 Points:1,110 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 8:49:23 AM Ignore KeithF1 Report Abuse The old turn you head around and look.
ToddsPhone Rookie Author Wilmington Posts:35 Points:486,535 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:30:44 AM Ignore ToddsPhone Report Abuse Back up sensors and back up camera.
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:40:38 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse Warning sensor sounds good.
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,871 Points:2,464,125 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 10:14:13 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə none of them. ə
AWOLcRaZy Rookie Author Columbus Posts:15 Points:11,350 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 2:58:07 PM Ignore AWOLcRaZy Report Abuse Crunch if I hit something, scream if I hit someone lol
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,072 Points:796,655 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 10:49:19 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse I am not advocating a government mandate for cameras, but was only wondering "when" this law might change.
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,072 Points:796,655 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 10:47:40 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse A friend of mine who obtained his CDL had to back up the semi using ONLY his side view mirrors (Could not look over his shoulder). I wonder "if and when" the use of cameras will be allowed for this?
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,424 Points:1,813,210 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 10:46:14 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse none
Bucksworth Champion Author Ontario Posts:13,973 Points:2,121,575 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 10:40:06 PM Ignore Bucksworth Report Abuse I have a wide-angle fresnel lens on my rear window to give me a better view of what's behind me and off to the side.
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 10:17:56 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse None>>>Most can't afford such things, have to buy gasoline at station pump<<<
MikeNE Rookie Author Nebraska Posts:84 Points:23,715 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 9:54:02 PM Ignore MikeNE Report Abuse Best assistance device are your eyes by turning your head and looking behind you.
tailpipeFL All-Star Author Tampa Posts:764 Points:45,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 9:44:59 PM Ignore tailpipeFL Report Abuse People screaming behind my bumper
Mikeyl Champion Author Cleveland Posts:5,177 Points:1,187,945 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 9:14:15 PM Ignore Mikeyl Report Abuse Turning my head around to look is the BEST option for me. I can't afford a fancy car with all these gadgets that will eventually break and cause me to have an accident!
crftybwlr Rookie Author Maine Posts:8 Points:213,110 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 8:29:20 PM Ignore crftybwlr Report Abuse Look over my shoulder to make sure no one is there then use my mirrors to park straight as my truck takes up most of the parking space and if it's not straight it become a pain for everyone. Same when backing a trailer in somewhere.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,062 Points:1,517,150 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 7:58:41 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse As with all vehicles I drive I use both side and rear view mirror an like others I always look over my shoulder. Including the school bus I drive for work.
Peti Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:37 Points:146,165 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 7:43:17 PM Ignore Peti Report Abuse Mirrors??? Camera? God save me from those drivers... Looking over my shoulder.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,105 Points:2,553,930 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 5:02:15 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse camera
ridic416 Rookie Author Utah Posts:14 Points:125,980 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 4:04:15 PM Ignore ridic416 Report Abuse I always look over my shoulder regardless of any technology unless I don't have a choice and can't see out the rear window. The best way to drive a car is to always WATCH where you are going.
KingArthur Champion Author Lexington Posts:1,597 Points:1,002,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 4:02:36 PM Ignore KingArthur Report Abuse The sound of breaking glass is usually a good indicator that you've gone far enough and should now put it in Drive.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:8,009 Points:2,095,695 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 3:58:34 PM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse None of these. Just looking over my shoulder.