Digital mirrors are here to stay. Technology is helping to improve this element so that it fulfills its function with the maximum guarantees. Nowadays, drivers have a higher quality tool, so much so that the DGT recommends it. But what are the features it offers? To discover them, you just have to keep reading.
Conventional mirrors are undoubtedly one of the most important safety elements, as they allow you to see what is happening behind the vehicle. In this way, the driver can act in time to avoid a crash or to perform a manoeuvre. 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 placed mirror increases the risk considerably. The position of a pedestrian, for example, will not fully adjust to the real one, so you will be receiving wrong information.
To avoid these situations, digital mirrors have several cameras placed outdoors. These send the images in real time to screens located inside the vehicle. Also, the driver has absolute control to move the cameras and see everything that happens around him. Of course, they can fold and resist water and glare.
Given the great progress they represent, from 2022 it is mandatory that newly manufactured vehicles have these systems. The implementation process will last until 2026, so, little by little, these new mirrors will populate the roads of our country. In this way, it will increase the safety of all drivers.
Visibility is a critical factor when driving a bus. If you don't know what's going on around you, it's like driving blindly. You wouldn't 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. This, fortunately, 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 the eyes, but that, despite everything, do not go unnoticed. Its function is to detect movements that develop around you, even if they are out of focus. Thus, you can act, since they will get 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 in which 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 well in advance to make the relevant decision.
Without good visibility, visual acuity is impaired. This implies that details within a given field of view are not well distinguished. The problem is that you will not see objects properly on the road. For example, where there are actually two separate cars, you may think that they are very close to each other, which can have serious consequences.
When it comes to improving mirrors, Azimut's Digital Rearview MirrorCam system is one of the best options. In this sense, it allows to increase safety while driving, since the driver has extra assistance that guarantees optimal vision. This way, you can see what's happening on both sides of the vehicle without the problem of blind spots.
The MirrorCam system offers quality support. It has several cameras located in strategic places of 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 one side so that it does not lack any detail and can move from one camera to another with a command.
The images that are received are in high definition even in extreme conditions, such as heavy rain or snow. In addition, there is no delay in transmission, which allows decisions to be made in real time. 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, something that prevents the appearance of blind angles. You can fully see what's happening on the side of the bus, and with a change of camera, you won't have a hard time keeping an eye on areas like the rear of the vehicle. Thus, you have all the information you need displayed comfortably and easily.
Beyond the improvement in vision and driving, MirrorCam offers you several benefits. One of the most important is that it is 100% digital. This helps to make its use simple, so you will not notice the difference with an analog mirror. You will have a greater amount of information, but with a simple and intuitive use.
In addition, the images shown are very sharp both day and 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 happens on both sides of the vehicle. Thus, you will not suffer a startle again by a car that appears from a blind spot.
It is also easy to install and upgrade, reducing the inconvenience when adopting the system. You will enjoy its features in a very short time and at a reduced cost.
The advent 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. Find out on our website and contact us if you have any questions!
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