Reverse Parking Sensors for Optimal Parking Safety

There is a reason commercial trucks have parking sensors. In a commercial truck you have two side mirrors, but often the rear view mirror doesn’t exist. It can make backing up difficult, especially with the many blind spots a commercial vehicle has. The parking sensors are not only for commercial vehicles anymore. The parking sensors can be used on any vehicle from the smallest car to the large personal truck you have. 

Typically the most difficult parking aspect is reversing. For optimal parking safety using car parking sensors is imperative, but if you can’t afford the front parking sensor you can opt for the reverse parking sensors or you can have both front parking sensors and rear. You may feel comfortable with just a reverse parking sensor for an extra set of eyes, so let’s look at how the rear parking sensor can help you park your vehicle with safety in mind each time.
There are a couple of methods to reverse parking. You can parallel park, park forward and have to back out, or you can back into a parking space. We will concentrate on the backing into parking spaces safety. 
The car reversing aids need to be placed on the inside of the bumper about 40 to 50 centimetres from the ground. There are electromagnetic parking sensors that allow for this type of installation. They are no drills parking sensors for optimal safety and looks. The tape just affixes the rear parking sensor to the inside of the bumper. Then the CAN Bus wiring system is routed to the gear shift, to help the parking sensor engage when you put the car in reverse. 
When the car is in reverse the reverse sensor is working to scan the area you will back into. For backing into parking spaces safety it is imperative to have all around protection reading how close you might be to another car or the wall behind you. The reversing sensors will guide you with zones. There are three zones. The first zone is not a continuous beep, but more of a beep in warning. The second zone lasts a little longer, and the third and final zone is a consistent beep relayed to you in the vehicle. It is this sound you need to be careful of. It states that repositioning the vehicle is a must before you encounter the object it “sees.” By stopping the car you can avoid any damage.
The PD1 electromagnetic parking sensor will be the best option in the reverse parking sensor category for several of the reasons mentioned above. You can find these parking sensors at www.parkingdynamics.co.uk

October 27th, 2008

You may also be interested in the following sponsored links:

Newsletter

Newsletter

Enter your name & email address below to get new parking tips, videos, latest news, discounts and much, much more..

Email:

First Name:

Entries (RSS)Entries (RSS)

Shipping

International Orders WelcomeInternational Orders Welcome!

Select your currency from the box above.

Got Questions?

Get answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions about the PD1

Read Frequently Asked Questions

Or Email Us

Trade

Open a Trade Account Today!

Click Here to Register Online Now.

Installation

Installers sign up to our database here and become an approved PD1 installer.

Customers find out about installation here.

News

Alfa Romeo Parking Sensor Parking Dynamics PD1 - 04/01/2009

The greatest thing you can do for yourself when you own a vehicle is to protect it. You carry motor insurance so if you are in an accident you are taken care of, so why not get further protection...

Volvo Parking Sensor Parking Dynamics PD1 - 01/01/2009

When you purchase a vehicle you tend to spend at least 13,000 pounds or more if it is a newer vehicle. Whether you purchase a Volvo or a Lotus you still want to protect the car. There are a ...

Testimonials

Customer Testimonials

I can't believe the ease by which the parking sensor was fitted and we just love the discrete 'hidden' sensor design. What a difference the PD1 makes to both mine and my wife's parking and reversing.

The audible alert keeps our attention to a maximum level and really helps with tight parking spaces.

Andy J

More Testimonials...