Over the past 8 guides we talked about the real life accidents and flat out tragedies that can happen when you are backing up or parking your car. As we back up on a daily basis such as when we are leaving a parking space or driveway, backing into a parking space r parallel parking, you can see the potential of parking ccidents are pretty common.

The fact is that parking accidents are 100% preventable if ou install a parking sensor on your vehicle such as the Unique, Discrete Parking Dynamics PD1 Parking Sensor. This sensor is an easy to install, invisible when fitted ensor designed to activate automatically immediately when you select reverse gear.
 
This unique electromagnetic technology works by detecting all objects that come within a determined range, alerting you to its proximity. It is 100% reliable and works in all kinds of weather preventing damage to your vehicle. More importantly, the PD1 can prevent you from accidentally hitting a pedestrian,
child, the elderly and seriously injuring or even killing them.

The sensor emits different audible tones based on the proximity of objects so you can react to the warning, with time to spare. The parking dynamics sensor gives you total piece of mind when parallel parking, so you don’t have to worry about bumps, scrapes and nasty bangs. Parking becomes a
stress-free activity.

The parking dynamics PD1 is an inexpensive, easy to install, high performance parking sensor and will pay for itself immediately by protecting your insurance claims and
preventing any potential tragedy from becoming reality.

Shouldn’t you install one on your car, today?

This is the last in our series of guides that explain why so many accidents are caused when people are parking and reversing with a poor awareness, poor skill and
poor judgement.

The Parking Dynamics PD1 parking sensor can and will give you total reversing confidence and prevent bumps, scrapes and tragic accidents!

Find out more about Parking Dynamics PD1 Parking Sensor

All the best and Safe Motoring,
Luke

Backing out of your driveway is the most dangerous manoeuvre that you can make in your car. Why?
 
When you back out of your driveway, you literally need eyes in the back of your head. You must make absolute sure that your household members, neighbour’s children and pets are accounted for before you put the vehicle in gear.

If you don’t pay full attention while backing up you could run over a bicycle, garden tool, your family pet or even a small child. My daughter-in law once backed over my
motorcycle in my own driveway, much to my frustration because like an idiot I’d left it directly behind in her blind spot.

These things happen when humans are involved, human error is very real.
 
The hard reality is Children die every year because a family member or neighbor backs over them while they are playing in the driveway. Ask yourself, could you live with
the fact that you’ve injured or even killed a child?

According to a recent report, the number of children injured in parking accidents is almost equal to the number of those injured in all other automobile accidents every
year. That’s huge!

Other data shows that the family driveway is second only to the backyard pool as a deadly hazard for young children. I’d ask you now to imagine how you would feel if you ran over your child… your grandchild… niece… nephew or a neighbor’s child and they unfortunately died.

Wouldn’t you immediately take action to prevent this happening? A parking sensor is designed to do exactly this, to prevent this kind of accident.

To find out more go to Parking Dynamics

In the Final and Part 8 we’ll discuss why you cannot safely drive again, without a parking sensor.

Speak soon,
Luke

If you drive on a regular basis, sooner or later you’ll park on a public or private parking lot or car park. Maybe you’re heading to the shops, to the office or calling to the doctors for an appointment. You wouldn’t think that something as simple as a wide open space with rows of white painted lines, that actually tell you where to park could be such a dangerous place. On a logical level this is an organized way to park.

However parking lots can be treacherous. People can be found riding up and down the rows looking for an open spot, preferably as close to the main entrance as possible. Like vultures they attack the open spaces with complete disregard for you who spotted the space first.

They aren’t at all interested in pedestrians casually walking around or completely miss cars leaving and backing out of spaces. They seem to be totally focused on 1 thing; an empty space they can pull into with the least amount of effort.

A minority even take the disabled spot, illegally. You’ve seen it, drivers driving straight across the painted rows, going in between the parked cars to make a short cut, just because they saw a space closer to the door and cutting across the rows is the quickest way to get there before someone else gets "their" parking space. 

It’s like the last parking space on earth is up for grabs! Although the majority of people drive respectfully in parking lots, there are always a few who zip around with no respect. People are walking about pushing carts, carrying bags and frequently have a couple of children in tow.

Of course, the pedestrians never look to see if you are backing out of your own parking space and will walk directly into your path without any warning. Most people are on the go or often late and this is when accidents happen. When you are so focused on your next move instead of the parking lot this creates a recipe for disaster.

If you do unfortunately hit a car or pedestrian when pulling out of your space, the bottom line is, it’s your fault because you were backing up. As you can see hidden dangers are lurking in places where you least expect it.

To find out how a parking sensor can easily and effortlessly completely prevent parking lot accidents, go to Parking Dynamics

In Part 5 we’ll discuss the need for 4 eyes in the back of your head.

Just the mention of parallel parking seems to strike fear in the heart of many new and experienced drivers. Drivers learning to take their test can spend weeks improving this technique and continue to perfect it once they pass their test.

Its a fact that many people try to avoid parallel parking where ever possible, however if you live in or near a large city, no matter how hard you try, you will eventually find the need to parallel park your car.

Parallel parking is difficult because it requires you to have extremely acute spatial perception of your environment and everything in it within close proximity. You need to be aware at all times, exactly where each corner of your vehicle is in relation to all other objects around the car, be it vehicles, people, traffic signs, etc.

To aid manoeuvrability large trucks have flexible locators situated on their bumpers so the driver knows exactly where the edges of their front bumpers (which are the widest part of the truck), are positioned so he can pass other vehicles and make turns without error.

Misjudging where your bumpers or fenders are can cause you to hit the car in front of you or the car to your rear as you attempt to get comfortably into the parking space. You can also so easily hop on the curb; hit a parking meter or some other object on the pavement or sidewalk.

But the most frustrating is scuffing or damaging the sidewall of your tyre or new alloy wheel by catching it on the curb. Incidentally a serious consequence of a damaged sidewall is a subsequent blow out which is highly dangerous while driving at speed.

You also need to be fully aware if there is any traffic coming up behind you, passing or parking. Since you are backing up, if another driver turns a corner and runs into you, it will be your fault, period!
 
Fortunately, a simple parking sensor can prevent these incidents and problems by pre-warning you when an object is close, so you can react with time to spare.

To find out how a parking sensor can aid, help and assist you with your parallel parking skills, preventing accidents large or small, go to Parking Dynamics

In Part 4 we will discuss a common injury and how we can prevent this.

In Part 1 we discussed how a simple technology can help you completely prevent vehicle bumps, scrapes and tragic accidents by helping you park and reverse safely and in total confidence.

This technology is a Parking Sensor, a simple in concept but so effective at preventing accidents. In essence this simple device when fitted to your vehicle will monitor and alert you to all objects that are within the recommended proximity to the rear of your vehicle, when you select reverse gear.

Parking Sensors also known as parking aids, reverse sensors or back up sensors are the answer to your parking and reversing nightmares.

There are 2 types of technology available, with 2 basic designs on offer.

The most common technology is ultra-sonic that typically uses 4 or 6 sensors to emit and receive a signal, detecting all objects that enter this ultra-sonic field. You may haveseen these sensors fitted in the rear bumpers of cars; they tend to stick out quite a bit and can look pretty ugly if not painted to match your bumper colour.

Next is the Electro-magnetic technology that is typically used by the elite car manufacturers and offers a unique design that discretely mounts preserving the ‘new factory look’ of your vehicle, so only you will know it is fitted.

Totally unique in design, the electro-magnetic sensor is known as a superior alternative technology to the older Ultra-sonic type sensors that require you to drill 4 or 6 holes in your bumper, before mounting the ugly black sensors that then need painting to colour code and match the shade of your bumper.

So which is the best technology in design, reliability and performance?

Ultra sonic technology is the older of the 2 technologies and having 4 or 6 visible and exposed sensors does in reality need regular maintenance and cleaning. This technology can be hit and miss if not maintained so if you like your bumper lines to remain as new and you wish to keep as much resale value in the vehicle as possible then it makes perfect sense to use a technology that is hidden from view and totally discrete when fitted.

As many accidents occur because you can’t see the very corners of your car and how far the edge of the bumpers stick out from the rest of the body, you need this area protected, the electro-magnetic design allows for this, as the antenna covers the entire length of the bumper, in this test the ultra-sonic type do under perform slightly and cannot pick up objects at the very corners.

So that’s a brief introduction into parking sensors and the technologies used. To learn more go to Parking Dynamics

In Part 3 we’ll discuss parallel parking in busy towns and city streets.

Speak then
Luke

As recently reported by the insurance industry, 33% of all vehicle accidents are caused when parking or reversing. It only takes a split second for your attention to wander or a slight misjudgement… and CRUNCH!
 
So with such a high number of accidents and insurance claims being made as a result of parking and reversing accidents, the question has to be raised, when will the insurance companies give drivers a discount for fitting a parking sensor to their vehicle?

Well that’s an interesting question and the answer has to be a positive and interesting move for the insurance companies.A parking sensor literally gives you eyes in the back of your head, so in essence with a sensor fitted you should be accident exempt, in everyday parking and reversing scenarios!

We’ve all been involved in everyday driving incidents and with the slightest error we could so easily have hit a car, pedestrian, road sign or curb.Every major city in the world has accidents hot spots and those massive multi storey buildings are a fine example.

Designed to park the biggest number of cars in the least amount of ground space, the problem is they pack the cars
in like sardines in a tin, and space is limited to park, manoeuvre and reverse. They are so poorly lit with low ceilings, enough to make you feel claustrophobic and have the tightest of bends. These are a haven for parking and reversing accidents.

Typically when people use these densely packed parking structures they are either out shopping, at the office, attending to business, or on holiday in the hotel multi-storey. When accidents happen, most drivers are tired and or in need of some brain food, both of which contribute to a lack of  attention to their surroundings and minor misjudgements.

The majority of the time the damage isn’t serious…it’s usually nothing more than a scrape or a bump. In this case the people involved don’t usually call the police or choose to swap insurance information. However, often the damage is more serious when you hit a moving car and have no choice but to report the accident, which results in an increase in your insurance premium and run the risk of a driving violation, as it’s your fault.

The reality is that parking and reversing accidents can be prevented with a very simple and new technology that can be installed on any vehicle in about an hour. This simple device will pay for itself many times over by reducing the number of small bumps and bangs in which you are involved.

This will ultimately lower the burden on your own pocket, needing to pay for the damage and remove the need to claim on your insurance, and by doing so protect any future insurance policy price increases and enhance your no claims bonus.

To learn more about how this device can help you reduce your insurance claims, go to www.parkingdynamics.co.uk

In Part 2 we’ll discuss the different technologies available and which offer you the best protection.

Speak then,
Luke

Parking cars in the garages is not an easy job for all, especially for the novice drivers it is a panicking task. It is quite challenging to park a car in garages with crunch of space. Particularly in the public places or public parking just a wrong judgment can lead to a crash, enough to spoil the look of your new car. Often the driver commits a mistake and the end result is a damaged car. Further, it needs great effort to get the big cars settled in personal garages with smaller places. The best way to get rid of car parking troubles is to take the help of garage parking solution.

The latest garage parking aids are sophisticated devices, which makes car parking easier and safer for the driver in congested areas. Parking aid manufacturers have developed parking sensors that alarms the driver on the obstacles lying behind the car. Such a parking aid is of great help for those who are not comfortable with the rear view mirrors and fear accidents. One of the most common fallacies with the drivers is that they forget that the objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear on the mirror.     

Normally, the garage parking aid encloses two devices - rear parking sensors and front parking sensors. The parking sensors assist in parking your car in the garage efficiently and perfectly. It provides an idea about the place where the obstruction is located. There are garage parking aids suppliers who offer a variety of devices according to your needs.

Different Types of Garage Parking Aid

There are different types of garage parking aids, categorized on the basis of make and functions. Some of the parking aids use markers, others have floor stops or still others use sounds or electronic beams that help to locate the parking space precisely.    
 
One of the latest parking aid devices are those with camera and LCD screen. The device comes with two cameras that can be hidden under the front or back bumper or placed on the front and back indicator panel. These cameras attached to the car transmit live, clear and sharp images of the objects, which appear in front as well as behind the car. These garage parking aid devices come with LED screens, sensing device and alarms, etc.      

Ultrasonic Garage Parking Sensor

It is a high-tech garage parking sensor, which is also known as Park-zone. It appears as a space age traffic light. This is really an amazing device to have in your car. Overall, it is a guiding-system for a parking car.      

This device is hung on the wall and prevents guides that helps the driver to stop the vehicle exactly where it is required, calculating the distance from the wall. However, this advanced system is quite easy to operate and far more superior than the sensor technology. Hang the system on a carport wall or a garage and decide the park zone by setting the distance of the wall from bumper through the ultrasonic sensor. The device would surely locate the spot with precision whenever you need.
 

Driving Safety is the key to avoid casualties in accidents, where rash driving is on the rise. The deterioration of safe driving and increase in the death toll is clearly evident from the records. As provided in a report by the Department of Transport on road casualties in Great Britain in 2007, the number of people killed in road accident in 2007 was 2943. Nearly 30720 people have been seriously injured in the same year. Moreover, there were 247780 road casualties in Great Britain in 2007.     

One of the major problems with the youth is drug-driving. It was found that nearly 85% of the motorists aged between 22 and 25 are involved in drug-driving. Around 40% of the drivers admitted that they had taken illicit substance while driving and 25% confessed that they drove a car within 12 hours of taking the drugs. However, new tests such as skin and breathalyser tests have been designed to determine whether a driver has taken heroin, cocaine or any other designer drugs. This is a useful tool for ensuring driver safety.   

Rules for safe driving 

Apart from knowing the basic car safety norms and having a good control of the steering, a driver should be educated in the elemental rules for driving safety, which he/she should know and follow. For more driver education, here are certain rules that can be of great help: 

Don’t follow closely: Following a car to closely is risky. If the car ahead of you suddenly puts on the brake, your car would surely smash into the car ahead. Remember even the modern anti-lock brakes and tractions wouldn’t ensure driving safety in such cases.   

Maintain the three second rule: It is important for every driver to know and abide by the three second rule. First observe the vehicle passing before you when it passes a fixed object like a pole or tree, now count "one thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand." If you reach the object before the counting finishes, then you are following the vehicle very closely. It is advised to double the distance (nearly by six seconds) in poor weather.    

Maintaining the right speed: It is not true that speed always kills. However, inappropriate speed can lead to road accidents. For instance, it is permissible to drive at 65 mph on the highway. However, the conditions may differ in heavy rain, as your visibility would be less and stopping ability of the brakes would reduce. If you ride at the same speed there are high chances of accident. In a similar way, while driving on an unknown road and especially a country road with blind curves, it would be advisable to adjust the road speed as a local would have done for driving safety. You must move at a speed that suits the conditions and your comfort level.   

Always use the turn signals: While driving it is imperative that you use the turn signals to make other drivers aware of your intentions, maintaining the driving manners at the same time. It would be silly to expect other motorists to know that you are planning to make a right turn. Signalling is a responsibility of the every driver to ensure the safety of bicyclists, motorcyclists and even pedestrians.  

Use Parking Sensors: Parking is an important aspect of car safety. This has contributed to the rising popularity of parking sensors. The sensors provide feedback to the driver and frequency of the parking sensor indicates distance from an object. As an object comes closer the beep becomes faster, warning the driver, so that he/she stops the car immediately to avoid collision. These parking sensors can help you to avoid reverse accidents.

In order to ensure driver safety as well as car safety, drive with the flow of the traffic and leave the enforcement of speed limits to the police.