rearview camera

Reverse parking aid

A rearview camera is a small video camera mounted on the back of a vehicle, displaying what's behind on a dashboard screen to help drivers reverse safely.

Also called a backup camera.

Standard on new cars since the mid-2010s, they reduce blind spots and help avoid collisions with obstacles, pedestrians, or children: The rearview camera saved me from backing into a fire hydrant.

Opposites
directional orientation

rearview cameradashcam

Vehicle-mounted video recorder

front camera · dash cam · surveillance camera

viewing technology type

rearview camerarearview mirror

Reflector showing trailing vehicles

side mirrors · wing mirrors · side mirror · wing mirror · convex mirror

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G