Rearview camera on highway

llowllms wrote:


Tell us what you would do if someone is tailgating. I don't see how you can concentrate on what is going on behind you and be aware of what's ahead.

Its more about the "micro-decisions" rather than affecting a full-on change in how you drive. You are correct, you shouldn't be distracted. Your concentration should be ahead obviously. A quick glance at a camera (or any mirror, or any instrument guage) should be all that is required to give you the information you need to be more aware. This needs to be done efficiently and effectively, so that your attention can return to what's ahead.
In a previous post I gave an example of a micro-decision that might change, knowing someone is close behind you, regarding how heavy you choose to brake. In the example I gave it involved a small animal, but in another example lets say it is a pot hole that you spot ahead... you intuitively decide it is appropriate to reduce your speed in order to negotiate the pothole. How heavy you brake, and the ultimate reduced speed which you go over the pot-hole, is a micro-decision you make largely without thinking too much about it. It happens within the span of seconds. It isn't a large decision making process like planning where to stay, or your driving route. Your awareness of all things around, and behind you, including lane changes as others have pointed out, are aided by the proper use of mirrors. In my opinion, it is also assisted (not hindered) by the supplementary use of a rear view camera.