Good Record-keeping Helps New Business Owners Avoid Tax-time Headaches
4 Features To Look For When Buying A New Dash Camera System For Your Truck
Terra Fields
If you have decided to invest in a new dash camera system for your truck, it is time to start thinking about the features that should be included. Here are a few features that should not be overlooked:
Dual Camera Functionality
Driving a big truck means having low visibility on the roads, especially when it comes to heavy pedestrian areas. One camera view will give you a little extra visibility but imagine what you could see with two cameras you can rely on. You should be able to position the cameras at any angle that you want. For example, you may want to point them both backward if you will be backing up a lot during your travels. Likewise, you could point one toward each side of your truck to keep an eye on what's going on in your blind spots. You can even use dual-camera functionality to record the exterior and interior of your truck, which can come in handy if you want to keep an eye on any kids or passengers in the back seat.
Long Range Capabilities
While you will likely want to focus on capturing what's going on around the near vicinity of your truck, there may come times when you need to see further away. This includes circumstances such as if you want to keep an eye on the vehicles behind you when carrying a heavy load to determine whether you are affecting traffic flow. Whenever you need the extra visibility, you should be able to zoom out and see further distances with just the push of a button.
A Built-in GPS System
Another feature to look for when shopping for a new dash camera system to install in your truck is a built-in GPS system. This will allow you to see exactly where you are on a map within the LED display and enable you to easily get driving directions without having to keep track of your smartphone or some other device. Some GPS systems will even record your speed, acceleration, and deceleration rates all in one place.
Park Mode
Another feature your new dash camera system should have is park mode. This will allow you to record the goings-on through your cameras when your truck is parked and not being driven. Dashcams that feature park mode will record through the cameras so that you can watch the footage later when you have time. If your vehicle is vandalized or broken into, you will have video evidence of the happenings that could come in handy when it comes to catching the culprits.
Contact a company that provides dash camera systems for trucks for more information.
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