Reflecting on safety measures

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

By ALISTAIR DAVIDSON

• Howick and Botany Times

SETTING OFF: 1. All clear looking out the back window. 2. Nothing in the rear view mirror. Times photos Alistair Davidson.

5. Brad isn't exactly dainty, yet without a rear view camera he couldn't be seen kneeling. Imagine if this was a toddler. If your vehicle doesn't have a rear view camera, make a habit of walking around the car before reversing.

Although most vehicles suffer from a limited view of the area directly behind the rear bumper, an SUV’s higher ride height and generous proportions make this type of vehicle the worst offender.Rear-view cameras are becoming standard equipment on more SUVs, as is the case with the Kia Sorento R Limited. Unfortunately, by only offering the camera on the top specification model Kia makes it more of a sales feature and less of a genuine commitment to safety. I believe it should be standard across the range, on all SUVs.

3. Side mirrors also show no obstacles. 4. Select reverse in Sorento R Limited and a rear view camera screen pops up in the rear view mirror, showing 16-year-old Brad who was lurking by the bumper the entire time.

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