https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:08:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699183 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:14:12 +0000 travellingbee 2699183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is one reason why I prefer the back up cameras that are on the rear view mirror rather than on a separate screen. I feel like it makes you use more than just the back up camera </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699140 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:24:15 +0000 Littlebit7 2699140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonJack: yeah I agree with you about being able to see little things tucked behind the trunk (like a kid or a dog). The camera would be helpful for that.<br /> What I don't love is they give you no information about vehicles or people approaching from the sides. Your field of vision is basically limited backwards and maybe 15 degrees to either side. That's fine for avoiding hitting something behind you, but not cars pulling out at a diagonal to you, or cars driving by from either side. (And by you, im not directing my comment at you lemon jack. I'm just piggybacking on my original post) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699097 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:39:13 +0000 catomd00 2699097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can see more on my backup camera than if I turned and looked out. I still use my side mirrors, though. But, the camera can definitely become a crutch and I think people forget it's not the only thing you should be paying attention to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699074 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:19:11 +0000 LemonJack 2699074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's scary! We have a backup camera in the car my husband primarily drives, and I still always look over my shoulders! What I do really like about the backup cameras are how you can see all the way to the ground. I'm always paranoid about little kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699068 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:54:31 +0000 ShootingStar 2699068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha, I'm one of those awful people that only uses the camera. In my defense, my car is super tough to see out of and the only thing that helps is the camera. I also go only like 2mph when I back up. My dad used to have the same car as I do (without a backup cam) and he used to need my mom to get out behind him to help him back out of the garage at their condo. He got rid of it because the damn thing is so hard to see out of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699066 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:50:33 +0000 Ms. RV 2699066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I can turn mine off in my Outback. It actually shows in my rear view mirror instead of the dash so that might have something to do with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699057 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:23:48 +0000 Foodnerd81 2699057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: it's not a replacement for looking, but it really is super helpful for parking so I would never want to turn mine off! I guess I would get used to it but it makes backing into parking spaces so much easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699047 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:11:26 +0000 Iced Tea 2699047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I think it depends.<br /> With my previous, standard back up camera, I definitely turned around and used my mirrors, only using the camera as a check to make sure no one/ nothing was directly behind my SUV (where you literally cannot see a short person or child standing without the camera). </p> <p>But on my new SUV, the screen shows a surround view, based on multiple cameras, including side views from the bumper. This is actually a MUCH better view than I can get myself, therefore I watch the camera more closely now since the screen shows cars coming all the way down the aisle. </p> <p>I do think backup cameras are a necessity in vehicles with poor rear visibility. But standard backup cameras are of course not a replacement for checking all around the vehicle. People need to understand the limits of the technology they are using. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699040 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:54:09 +0000 azjax 2699040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a backup camera and don't use it. There is no substitute for looking where you're going! If you can't see out of your car to backup, it seems like the car might not be safe to drive. Also, the camera becomes occluded when fogged over or it is rainy or snowy outside so it's not really very useful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699034 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:43:17 +0000 psw27 2699034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FancyGem: @Littlebit7: honestly I don't know if he even really understood why I was banging on his window. I'm totally fine. He was going slow thankfully! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699029 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:15:21 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2699029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I have a CRV and to my knowledge it cannot be turned off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699027 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:13:44 +0000 Littlebit7 2699027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: holy crap that is terrifying. I'm glad you are ok!</p> <p>For all of you that have this in your cars, is there an option to turn it off? @gingerbebe: I'd worry about my husband too<br /> We are looking at getting a new SUV and it seems like the backup cameras are the norm on most cars, but I'd prefer not to have it on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699026 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:13:40 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2699026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: What an asshole. Sounds like you're ok (? I hope so!!) In that case I can understand why you didn't look! How terrible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699023 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:02:08 +0000 gingerbebe 2699023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg this is a deep pet peeve of mine. DH depends on his camera so much and I always yell at him about it. I always look behind me and use my mirrors and check my camera last just in case there's like a toddler hiding behind my bumper at daycare. I am always telling DH he's going to mow someone over and then I'm going to set him on fire. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699019 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:52:11 +0000 FancyGem 2699019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: Oh no! That guy sounds like a jerk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2699018 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:51:02 +0000 FancyGem 2699018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use my mirrors and backup camera. I also go very slow because I know that other drivers may not pay attention and my a kid may dart out.. I have noticed that most people jump into their cars, start it, and then back up without using anything (their mirrors or camera). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698996 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:00:10 +0000 psw27 2698996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually got hit by a car last week that was backing up. He was in a Lexus SUV and was using his camera instead of looking. I was in a crosswalk on a one way street so I didn't look right since there shouldn't have been any cars backing down the street, but he was parked illegally and needed to get out I guess. I feel like one problem, at least here in the Northeast is that the cameras are filthy with salt and sand and yuck right now.... The guy didn't even apologize for hitting a 29 week pregnant woman with his car. Thanks dude. I'm fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698995 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:59:49 +0000 SweetiePie 2698995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its definitely not a substitute, just a supplement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698984 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:38:56 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2698984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Back up cameras provide a FALSE sense of security. I check around me and then I check my back up camera to see if it's picking up what I see too :happy: then I look again to see if something has changed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698978 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:33:41 +0000 Littlebit7 2698978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caterw: Ditto. I'm probably the slowest backer-upper ever. And I'm a maniac checking every possible angle. I've nearly been hit too many times to count by people speeding through parking lots or not looking. My car is dwarfed by massive SUVs so people have a hard time seeing me as I'm backing out. I keep my car top carrier on my car most of the time partly to help people see me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698971 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:30:13 +0000 Mrsbells 2698971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: you arent alone. I feel that back up cameras are just to cover the angles you cant clearly see with mirrors, and they really shouldnt be used as the sole view to back out of a spot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698965 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:23:01 +0000 caterw 2698965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't trust the camera... I check it, then check behind me with my actual eyes, then use the side views and back up slow like a grandma while constantly re-checking my views. I am always terrified of hitting a kid (or an adult). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698964 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:22:26 +0000 LindsayLou 2698964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally not alone. I went To a grocery store just before Christmas, and a lady backed right into my car as I was driving down the aisle. She flat out told me, "I had my back up camera on, and I didn't see you." No checking the mirrors or blind spots at all. She took off my passenger side mirror and smashed in the door. I was just glad that my toddler was home with dad when it happened. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698963 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:21:44 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2698963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's a substitute, especially for the SIDE view mirrors, but - and I understand this may not be a popular view - I actually see out the back better with the camera than my naked eyes. My naked eyes can't see a pedestrian off to the side either, and I think a lot of pedestrians really aren't paying attention. Obviously it's on the driver to watch out in the end, but it benefits everyone if pedestrians don't assume that all drivers can see them even when they step out last second. I feel like I've seen a lot of close calls in Target! None with stationary vehicles or pedestrians though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698952 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:08:53 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2698952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is so scary and I agree! I feel like at times I do look at my camera too much. Other times I feel like the camera just adds another place to look and I am rotating my head around and around and around to keep checking all those places! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698944 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:00:52 +0000 raspberries 2698944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With you on this one - we had a bad situation in the parking lot at a grocery store where I was waiting with my grocery cart (with kid still in the seat!) for a car to back out, and the one beside them started backing out too and ran right into my cart. She claimed I must have been in her camera's blind spot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698943 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:00:20 +0000 catgirl 2698943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are definitely not alone in this. I try not to rely on by backup camera because it really does not show the whole picture. </p> <p>I was really happy that when my sister took her driving test two years ago the instructor covered the screen any time she had to back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698942 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:57:54 +0000 yoursilverlining 2698942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are not alone - I see this all the time and it is so annoying. I find I don't really use my backup camera much - it's best (and almost only) use is for helping to judge super tight spots I'm parallel parking into. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698938 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:50:26 +0000 Mamaof2 2698938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't solely use the camera but I don't think I could backup w/o the beeping noise telling me something is in my way. :silly: </p> <p>Also, I think pedestrians need to stop and wait when they see a car backing up since the driver cant always see you - camera or no camera </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parking-lot-vent#post-2698936 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:45:13 +0000 Foodnerd81 2698936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to admit- I have back issues sometimes and it's hard for me to twist enough to see out the back for long. So I do use the camera a lot- but first I look all around the car and in the mirrors. But when I'm actually doing the backing up I feel I can see better with the camera. </p>