Blind Spot?
A blind spot is an area that cannot be seen from the drivers seat or by use of the 3 mirrors. Blind spots are located directly behind and in front of a vehicle and at the sides of a vehicle behind the front doors. Higher vehicles, trucks, SUVs an vans have larger blind spots. Shorter drivers also will experience a larger blind spot.

Blind spots are responsible for countless accidents, resulting in millions of dollars in property damage, injury and fatalities.

What is Obstacle Detection?
Obstacle detection systems commonly called "parking systems" employ a row of 4-6 dime sized sensors across the rear bumper. The sensors emit a high frequency (ultra sonic) sound wave that is reflected back from an obstacle (pole, wall, human, pet). A microprocessor inside the control module interprets the reflected signal and converts the time into distance. The distance from the objects are relayed to the driver with an audio beep or the objects location and distance are shown on an in vehicle display. Obstacle detection helps to reveal hidden dangers in the blind spots.

Why do I need it?
Obstacle detection systems detect an obstacle in the blind spot and alerts the driver before an accident occurs. Obstacle detection can prevent accidents and associated vehicle damage... or worse.

Facts:

• "In the US at least 91 children were backed over and killed in 2003" (kidsandcars.org)
• From 1999 to 2003, backing accidents have been far the number one killer of children under age 15. (43%, next closest category 30% kidsandcars.org)
• "22.5% of backing accidents involving pedestrians resulted in a fatality or serious injury" (the trans. research record #1538)

Why is obstacle detection become so popular?
Obstacle detection systems have proven themselves to be, accurate, durable and reliable. People that have experienced (ODS) in their cars claim that they wouldn't buy another vehicle without it. New technology has recently made (ODS) affordable on new cars and also as an aftermarket accessory.