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We do so many things to keep our children safe when they’re in our car. We make sure they’re in the correct car seat and buckled up at all times. And we make sure our children, and the children in our neighborhoods are safe outside of our vehicles, too. We make sure we drive slowly down our streets. We observe school zones. We stay off of our cell phones. And we check twice when backing out of our driveways or in the parking lot at school.
Sadly, checking and double-checking before backing up isn’t foolproof. It can be impossible to see a smaller child or toddler walking behind your car no matter how many times you look. Blind spots are a very real issue. (as a personal note: I fully believe in using your mirrors and eyes first and the camera as an additional step in the safe process of backing-up. Never rely solely on a camera system when backing up your vehicle.)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates, an average of 292 deaths and 18,000 injuries occur each year as a result of back-over crashes and 44% of those deaths involve children under the age of five. Several consumer groups have pushed for the Department of Transportation to require all new vehicles (in particular vehicle classes) to be equipped with rear back-up cameras. After some delays, the new regulations are expected to take effect sometime in 2015.
But where does that leave families who can’t afford to upgrade to a new car? We won’t be trading in my car for quite a few years, but I still want the extra piece of mind that comes with having a back-up camera.
Luckily, PEAK offers a wireless back-up camera you can easily install into your existing vehicle. Simply mount the camera to your rear license plate holder and you’re set! It takes less than 15 minutes to install on most vehicles and it’s available nationwide at Walmart and leading auto retailers. Watch the video below to see how easy it is!
To learn more, check out the PEAK website or connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.
Safe driving is so important to me. And you can never go wrong with a little extra reassurance! This sounds like a great product. Thank you for sharing!
Those statistics are astounding. This seems like a great options for families who are not able to afford a new vehicle. It never hurts to take extra precautions for safety.
I love this idea. My husband always laughs at how cautious I am when I back out of the driveway – I always walk around the back of the car, look underneath, and then don’t take my eyes of the driveway as I get in the car and reverse. It’s just so easy for one of the little kids on my road (or even a pet) to stand behind my bumper and I’d never see them! I love the idea of the PEAK camera!
A camera that allows you another line of sight when backing up is great! I double and triple check. It’s a good habit to have.
A Peak Back camera can ease my constant fear of hitting something or someone. Thanks for posting about it!
I’ve been test driving cars with back up cameras. I want one. If we don’t get a new car I’m bugging my husband for one of these.
I didn’t know you could add a back up camera after market. Great idea. Mirrors and looking are great, but we just got a new to us car with one and you can really see that small space right at the bumper where a kid could hide.
I really like the idea of having a backup camera. We have actually been looking at SUVs with backup cameras to replace my Civic within the next year. This camera would be perfect for my husband’s car, as we won’t be trading it in for another 2-3 years.
i would LOVE a backup camera for my van. i’m super cautious but having a camera would give me more piece of mind
Hi Ashley,
I need one! Before I backup out of our driveway I turn the radio down and roll down the front windows. I make sure I look all around me and tell any children in the area to get in front of my car. I am also striving to teach this technique to my oldest bunch who are now teenagers. I have explained how important it is to always listen and go slowly when leaving the driveway – how horrific it would be to run over someone. How horrific it would be to run over a sibling! I would love to add a wireless backup camera to my Expedition. It would provide me with so much peace because I am always nervous backing out of the driveway in my large vehicle.
-Victoria
Mommy’s Playbook
these are a smart idea. my dad’s car came with a back up camera
It is so sad when a child dies or is injured from a backup. I think that this is a much needed product to help drivers see blind spots so they do not run over a child! We had a child get run over and die about 6 months ago in our town, and the family was devastated.
Having used that feature in rental cars, I so appreciate the option to have it my own car. This is cool!
I would love to have a backup camera in my van!
I would love to have a Peak back up safety. My kids call me the worst driver in America, and I don’t thinkd they are too far off the mark. This would be a wonderful tool for me.
I could really use this in my car since it didn’t come with a back up camera. That’s my biggest fear is hitting someone while I back up.
My husband will like to install one of these in our car and I will feel more safe if he does. I’m scare of running someone when I’m backin up!
i really could use this
I’m always worried I’ll miss seeing a child and back up. This would be so helpful!
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