bribri25 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I hadn't really seen any advertised anywhere before now and they seem to be in quite a few of the BF ads. What are people actually using them for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnambic Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 You can monitor your kids' driving habits. (If you have way too much time on your hands.) But maybe just the threat that you could would be enough to improve their driving.You can use as proof in case of an accident that the other driver pulled out in front of you, or your light was green, or they wandered out of their lane, or... Best use though is for people who like to race their cars (on tracks - not public roads) so they can go back and critique their lines, braking points, etc. Also to share online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylansmommy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 To catch someone doing something stupid and upload it to Youtube! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 A lot of people are now driving for Uber and Lyft part time so they use them for safety. I ride Uber a lot and see more drivers using them. In Russia a lot of people have them to prove or disprove accidents. http://www.wired.com/2013/02/russian-dash-cams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I bought this one a few months ago: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UUQD9L6 Definitely not the cheapest or most expensive, but for $70 it does a very good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia39 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 My brother is constantly uploading idiots on his commute with his dash cam. Saw a video a while back - guy threw himself in front of a guy's car, claiming that the drive hit him, but the dash cam proved that the guy threw himself onto the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerica388 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I am so glad I opened this thread! I didn't even know you could just go out and buy a dash cam. I have a son who will be getting his license in December, and I am so worried that he will use his cell phone while driving. Maybe if I put one of these in the car it would deter him. He is always a good driver now, but I am always in the car because he just has a permit. It is so scary to think about him getting hurt or making bad decisions when I am not around. I will look into these now. Is there a brand that is thought to be the best? Any special features I should look for? I am assuming they are on sale for BF somewhere, or this thread wouldn't be here. Off to check the ads!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I didn't know that they were so popular until I saw the black friday ads. I'll have to check into them. Are they like trailcams with the sd card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bribri25 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I am so glad I opened this thread! I didn't even know you could just go out and buy a dash cam. I have a son who will be getting his license in December, and I am so worried that he will use his cell phone while driving. Maybe if I put one of these in the car it would deter him. He is always a good driver now, but I am always in the car because he just has a permit. It is so scary to think about him getting hurt or making bad decisions when I am not around. I will look into these now. Is there a brand that is thought to be the best? Any special features I should look for? I am assuming they are on sale for BF somewhere, or this thread wouldn't be here. Off to check the ads!! Ha! Yeah, I saw them in so many ads and couldn't resist starting this thread. I'm curious what people use them for; Uber totally makes sense, catching dumb stuff on camera to post to YouTube sounds like something people would do... ... As far as using it for your son, it would certainly deter him from making bad decisions, but also could be turned off, etc., such that it may not always serve its purpose. Plus, you wouldn't want to go back and actually watch all of his footage every time he drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerica388 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Ha! Yeah, I saw them in so many ads and couldn't resist starting this thread. I'm curious what people use them for; Uber totally makes sense, catching dumb stuff on camera to post to YouTube sounds like something people would do... ... As far as using it for your son, it would certainly deter him from making bad decisions, but also could be turned off, etc., such that it may not always serve its purpose. Plus, you wouldn't want to go back and actually watch all of his footage every time he drives.You're right; I don't want to go back and watch the footage every time he drives. Still, I think even having it there might deter some bad behaviors. it couldn't hurt. Last summer he and his buddies were sleeping half the day and then doing stupid stuff at my house while my husband and I were at work. I was tipped off by a concerned neighbor, and decided to take a couple hours off and drive all the way home one day to see what was going on around lunch time. After that one time coming home to check on them their habits improved immensely (as was confirmed by my wonderfully nosy neighbor who is retired and enjoys keeping tabs on the neighborhood kids - he really is good to have around). I am thinking the dash cam might help him stay mindful when he is driving. Kind of the same idea - if I watch the footage (in front of him) a few times, he will know that it is possible I could watch it at any time. At least for the first few months. The price is low enough that I am willing to get one and at least try. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymacfla Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I am so glad I opened this thread! I didn't even know you could just go out and buy a dash cam. I have a son who will be getting his license in December, and I am so worried that he will use his cell phone while driving. Maybe if I put one of these in the car it would deter him. He is always a good driver now, but I am always in the car because he just has a permit. It is so scary to think about him getting hurt or making bad decisions when I am not around. I will look into these now. Is there a brand that is thought to be the best? Any special features I should look for? I am assuming they are on sale for BF somewhere, or this thread wouldn't be here. Off to check the ads!!Earlier this year, a 16 year old rear ended me on the interstate doing 75mph during inclement weather and in a contruction zone of all things. He was zipping in and out of traffic and he was on his cell phone. Getting to his friends house was apparently all too important, and now his mother is being sued as a result. Good luck to you, I hope your child is more responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerica388 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Earlier this year, a 16 year old rear ended me on the interstate doing 75mph during inclement weather and in a contruction zone of all things. He was zipping in and out of traffic and he was on his cell phone. Getting to his friends house was apparently all too important, and now his mother is being sued as a result. Good luck to you, I hope your child is more responsible.Oh my gosh, that's awful! I hope he is too. I don't use my cell phone in the car and I have tried to explain to him over and over that it is a deadly game you play when you drive distracted. I know I was a teenager once and thought that bad things would never happen to me. He is a good kid, but it only takes one stupid mistake to alter a life forever. That is why I am doing anything I can think of to push him to make smart decisions. It's scary letting them grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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