Back Up Safety
Back Up Collisions
Back up collision damage is the largest percentage of accident claims. Nearly everyone has backed up into an object in their driving career. Younger drivers are more prone to making this mistake.
A few helpful tips:
- Whenever possible, drive forward into a parking spot where you can drive out forward to avoid backing out of spaces.
- Use your mirrors, but also turn around and check all blind spots before moving.
- Be aware of what is behind you when you get in your car. Poles, curbs etc often are not visible from inside the car.
- If your car has built-in sonar sensors, pay attention to them. Get familiar with your car by walking around back to test the sensitivity is of the vehicle sensors
- Install (or use) a backup camera system. Using these systems greatly decrease the instance of a backup accident and claim
See: https://www.dmv.com/blog/do-rearview-cameras-really-prevent-backup-crashes-520667