Sunday, Feb 20, 2005 at 18:13
Different
views are what make a
forum! :)
Just a couple of points though.....
You could turn it off if you wanted when not in a public place or when you are sure no-one is around. I wouldn't bother, but some would
Agree, take responsibility for your own kids and know where they are - but I would suggest unless you have a leash on them it is impossible to do 100% of the time. What about other people's kids??? Accidents happen whether you are 'responsible' or not. Also, what if some other driver reverses a bit more recklessly than you when your kids are around??? If your kids are playing at
camp, just out of eyesight, but close by, and you hear someone elses reversing buzzer go off - wouldn't it 1. alert the kids and 2 (more importantly) bring your attention to the fact that someone is reversing and you can then 'take responsibility for your kids?
Sorry, but I personally cannot see a down side to a reversing buzzer. I actually wish that they were mandatory along with cargo barriers.
...nevertheless, I am not suggesting everyone should rush out and fit them, I am just noting that our club believes it has merit and I hope other clubs follow.
BTW, I was not perpetuating the reversing myth, just noting that it is one of the anti-4wd lobby's biggest whinges. I do believe however that my Pathy has really bad vision out the back and I would assume most others do as
well, especially when packed to the roofline.
Anyway, I am not here to preach the reversing buzzer - I am here to give one away if someone wants it, however I think as a safety device it has merit. It is a low cost item that just might save a kid from being reversed over. By no means does it take the onus off the driver being aware of what is behind, just gives those in the path an audible warning.
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