Advantages of the digital mirror over conventional mirrors

The digital rearview mirror comes to change the rules of the game in terms of rearview mirrors, as we will see in this article.

One of the greatest difficulties faced by a bus driver or heavy vehicle driver in general, is the visualization of objects that are outside the direct point of view of the driver himself. For this, different types of mirrors are used, which depending on the type of vehicle have to be mandatory or optional, as regulated by the European regulation R46 .

Helps eliminate blind spots

When driving this type of vehicle, there are especially certain situations, such as tight turns or in reverse, where it is very interesting to be able to see as much of the scene as possible, and eliminate the blind spots that we can find. To do this, the digital rearview mirror allows us to view a complete scene in much more detail at various viewing angles.

In addition, on a bus we find ourselves in many situations in low-speed areas, for example, within a city or small towns, in which traditional mirrors may not be enough to have good visibility. The digital mirror is based on the monitor to know how far away the approaching vehicles are , visually indicating where each vehicle is located, allowing maneuvers to be carried out much more safely, such as when overtaking.

Optimum visibility for safer driving

Another important point of the digital mirror is that it allows us to avoid the typical reflections or glare caused by sunlight at certain times of the day or by the lights of other vehicles at night, since by being able to treat the image we are viewing they can reduce the brightness or contrast that appears on the monitor automatically, allowing better and safer driving .

In addition, the camera sensors allow a much better image to be displayed during night conditions than a mirror. By having large sensors, they need very little lighting to be able to see themselves in optimal conditions.

A very common problem is when we find ourselves in rainy conditions. Traditional mirrors are often stained with water droplets, so vehicles cannot be seen well in these conditions. This does not happen with the digital rear view mirror as it is more protected, in addition to wearing lenses that prevent them from fogging up or staining.

Fuel savings and repairs

The cost savings that these systems represent for bus companies is also very important, and in this case the digital mirrors provide a great benefit in two situations:

1. Aerodynamic efficiency: The digital mirror is much more aerodynamic than traditional mirrors. This allows fuel savings for the vehicle.

1. Maintenance costs: Being much more compact equipment, they are much less exposed and the possibility of hitting is much less, which leads to very considerable savings in spare parts and replacements. In addition, being more compact, they do not block both the lateral or frontal visibility of the driver, allowing a better view in all situations .

The digital mirror brings novelty and benefits

In summary, we can say that the digital rear-view mirror provides us with a large number of benefits for a scenario as important as driving, both in terms of improving vehicle safety and cost savings, so it is It is presented as a great novelty in the future of vehicles for transporting people or cargo.