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Old 04-23-2018, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown View Post
About a year ago I bought a new vehicle having the backup and overhead view cameras, warning beeper and so on. These features came with the package I wanted. At that time I thought the cameras and beepers were superfluous. But, I soon came to appreciate how helpful they are. I own an older vehicle in great shape but now when I drive it I miss the cameras, bells and whistles the new vehicle has which I have come to rely upon. Personally, I feel these features add to safety, especially from fender benders in parking lots.

In the instant case I do not feel cameras would have helped. Her foot must have jammed down on the throttle for whatever reason. Glad no one was hurt!
The new backup alert sensors on our 2017 Honda has saved me from disaster many times since it's purchase. That feature alone is almost worth the cost of a new car!