Guardian Alert Reverse Warning System

There are various types of systems in consideration for discriminatory back up warning for trucks and automobiles. These systems must alert the driver/vehicle operator to potential collision situations while the vehicle is reversing. These are NOT back-up alarms that simply beep when a vehicle so equipped is in reverse; these are systems that warn a driver ONLY when necessary to avoid a collision.

Despite the best efforts of fleet operators and the common sense of private vehicle drivers, reversing incidents are all too common; there are about 500 fatalities each year, mostly young children. Vehicles with large blind spots to the rear, especially SUVs and vans, are becoming more prevalent in cities and suburban environments where reversing in constricted space is normal practice. The need for a technological solution to this dangerous situation has brought a number of, in our view, inadequate systems to market, some of which offer the illusion of solving the problem while only helping in marginal fashion under ideal circumstances.

As if reversing is not dangerous enough, the false sense of security that these systems give many drivers cause more accidents and in some cases more reckless reversing than with no system at all. Technology must provide a solution without adding false expectation. Currently, there are systems on the road with "holes" large enough for an adult to pass unnoticed and be run over during reversing. Other systems suffer chronic weather-related performance restrictions and need regular maintenance that is obviously not going to happen in the real world.

However, Doppler microwave radar offers excellent performance in all environments, is maintenance-free and is affordable. Also, as an additional incentive to automakers and vehicle owners, it is unobtrusive to vehicle styling as it can be hidden behind the rear bumper skin.

Sense Technologies, Inc. has drawn the conclusion that Doppler microwave radar is the only system that offers complete coverage to the rear of the vehicle without compromising detection in any way that allows people to go undetected. Additionally, it senses only diminishing distance between the vehicle and any object, because without the distance between the vehicle and object diminishing, a collision cannot occur. This is an important means by which nuisance notifications are reduced.

As a further means to reduce nuisance notifications, The Guardian Alert® also does not warn if the diminishing distance closing speed is under one-quarter of one mile-per-hour.This is because normal backing scenarios contemplate a backing speed of well over that rate, and if a backing speed is under that rate, it is most likely because the operator is aware of an obstruction and "inching" toward it. This is an important distinction of the Guardian Alert® as a "near unknown-objects detection sensor" as opposed to "parking aids".

$420 plus tax Web Only
Offer expires May 31, 2008

ScopeOut Safety Mirrors

ScopeOut is a system of specially designed safety mirrors which are mounted at specific points on the vehicle to guard against deadly blind zones. Once this safety equipment is professionally installed, drivers are provided with a long-distance rear view, giving them the added protection to spot potential hazards and avoid serious mishaps while reversing or changing lanes in traffic. Volvo of Tucson, recognized for its role in promoting community safety, can provide a full demonstration of how ScopeOut works.

ScopeOut® Product Benefits

Provides drivers with a much wider, unobstructed rear view of oncoming traffic and pedestrians, including small children.

Provides an expansive view that is especially helpful when changing lanes in traffic.

Enables drivers to see to the rear and sides of the vehicle -- even when shrubbery, large vehicles, walls or buildings would otherwise obscure the view.

Installs in minutes, yet it can easily be removed with no damage to vehicle.

$89.95 plus tax Web Only
Offer expires May 31, 2008

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Offer expires May 31, 2008