The digital rear-view mirrors are here to stay. Technology is helping to improve this element so that it fulfills its function with maximum guarantees. Today, drivers have a higher quality tool at their disposal, so much so that the DGT recommends it. But what are the features it offers? To find out, just read on.
The new digital mirrors
Conventional mirrors are undoubtedly one of the most important safety features, as they allow the driver to see what is happening behind the vehicle. In this way, the driver can act in time to avoid a collision or to perform a maneuver. However, they are not perfect, as there are blind spots that deny vital information to the driver.
For this reason, the DGT is committed to implementing digital solutions in vehicles. Its main objective is to reduce the number of accidents. Also, keep in mind that a poorly positioned rear-view mirror increases the risk considerably. The position of a pedestrian, for example, will not be fully adjusted to the real one, so you will be receiving wrong information.
To avoid these situations, digital mirrors are equipped with several cameras placed outside the vehicle. These send the images in real time to screens located inside the vehicle. In addition, the driver has full control to move the cameras and see everything that is happening around him. Of course, they can be folded and are water and glare resistant.
Given the breakthrough they represent, from 2022 it is mandatory that newly manufactured vehicles have these systems. The implementation process will be extended until 2026, so that, little by little, these new mirrors will be populating the roads of our country. In this way, the safety of all drivers will increase.
The importance of visibility on buses
Visibility is a critical factor when driving a bus. If you don't know what's going on around you, you might as well be driving blind. You would not see a car coming from the side or a pedestrian crossing the road. Therefore, sooner or later you would end up being involved in an accident. Fortunately, this can be avoided with the correct use of mirrors, even if there are blind spots.
These elements of the vehicle are also very important for you to have good peripheral vision. This allows you to see objects that are not in the center of your eyes, but which, nevertheless, do not go unnoticed. Their function is to detect movements around you, even if they are out of focus. You can then act, because they will attract your attention.
Along with this, visibility is essential to be aware of what other vehicles are doing. As you know, the road is a very dynamic space where all kinds of actions occur: overtaking, lane changes, braking, acceleration... Everything has to be taken care of properly and, if you do not observe these situations in time, you will not be able to react early enough to make the appropriate decision.
Without good visibility, visual acuity is impaired. This means that details within a given field of vision are not well distinguished. The problem is that you will not see objects on the road properly. For example, where there are actually two separate cars, you may think they are too close together, which can have serious consequences.
Azimut MirrorCam Digital Rearview Mirror
When it comes to improving rear-view mirrors, Azimut's MirrorCam Digital Rearview Mirror system from Azimut is one of the best options. In this sense, it allows to increase safety while driving, since the driver has an extra assistance that guarantees an optimal vision. In this way, you can see what is happening on both sides of the vehicle without the problem of blind spots.
System characteristics
The MirrorCam system offers quality assistance. It has several cameras located in strategic places in the bus. In turn, the driver sees what is happening on a vertical screen, similar to a conventional rear-view mirror. This is located on the side so that no detail is missing and can be switched from one camera to another with a remote control.
The images received are in high definition even in extreme conditions, such as heavy rain or snow. In addition, there is no delay in transmission, allowing real-time decisions to be made. It also has additional information in the form of proximity indicators that warn of the position of other vehicles.
The available field of view is wide, which prevents blind spots. You can fully see what is happening at the side of the bus and, since you can switch cameras, you can easily monitor areas such as the rear of the vehicle. So you have all the information you need displayed in a convenient and simple way.
Key benefits
Beyond improved vision and driving, MirrorCam offers you several benefits. One of the most important is that it is 100% digital. This contributes to its simple use, so you will not notice the difference with an analog rearview mirror. You will have a greater amount of information, but with a simple and intuitive use.
In addition, the images shown are very clear both during the day and at night. As visibility on a bus is so important, it is essential to ensure that it is adequate. You will see in real time what is happening on both sides of the vehicle. So you will never again be startled by a car appearing from a blind spot.
It is also easy to install and upgrade, which reduces the inconvenience of adopting the system. You will enjoy its features in a very short time and at a reduced cost.
The arrival of digital mirrors is inevitable. Drivers will have an indispensable ally that will provide them with all the information they need in their day to day. And remember that in Azimut we have the MirrorCam system, discover it on our website and contact us if in doubt!
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