DASH CAM

A dash cam is a small camera that records while you drive. It films what happens on the road through your car’s front window. Dash cams help if there’s an accident, can stop thieves, and watch how you drive. They give you peace of mind and might lower your car insurance.

What is Dash Cam?

A dash cam is an image capturing device or camera, as called in layman’s language. A car dashboard camera is compact, and it can be easily fitted on the dashboard of the car or the windscreen (behind the rearview mirror). Dashboard camera records everything in front of the car. Some high-end dash cams even capture the rearview with the help of a rear-facing lens. Installing a dash cam for your car is a simple and effective way to capture your drive.

In other words, a dash cam acts as a ‘silent witness’ in case you are involved in any absurd incident. The compact nature of the device makes it easy to fit on a dashboard, and a simple operating mechanism makes it easy to use as well. In a nutshell, a dash cam is a third-eye, which records everything in front of you, when you go out for a drive.

How does a Car Dash Cam Work?

Usually, a car dash cam is mounted on the front windscreen, that is behind the interior rearview mirror. This position gives a clear vision for the camera to capture what’s going on ahead. A car recording camera is connected in such a way that it automatically switches on, and starts recording as soon as you switch on the car’s ignition. So, you will never miss out a recording while driving your car with a dash cam.

The recorded video files are stored in an SD card, and depending on the size of the card, you need to delete the old files. Some dashboard cameras even come with internal storage. But if the dash cam has a loop-recording feature, it automatically deletes the old files and makes storage space for the new files. So, a dash cam is efficient in its operation, and there are no chances of you missing out on any recordings.

Coming to the video capturing capability of the dash cams, they are equipped with a wide-angle lens, which captures the full-width of the road and the surroundings. So, no matter if it’s the side of the road or in the middle of the road, everything is captured. Some dash cams even have dual-lens, which capture the interior of the car. Apart from that, the dash cameras come with a GPS tracker which logs the speed of the car and the exact location. This will be helpful if you are involved in an accident.

Benefits of Using a Dash Cam:

Evidence: With a dash cam fitted on your car, you’ve got the evidence of any incident. Given the unpredictable nature of Indian roads, having a proof of any incident helps.
Reduce Road Rage: Everybody’s in a hurry on the road, and road rage is a common sight in India. Road rage can turn ugly in no time. With a dash cam, you will have the video proof to confront or take action against the offender. This way, you can avoid unnecessary road rage.
Report Reckless/Rash Drivers: No matter if you are going on a short drive or a road trip, you will find aggressive/rash drivers. Such drivers can cause harm to you, surroundings and themselves. With a dashboard camera, you can note down the registration number of the vehicle, and if necessary, you can report the vehicle to the traffic police.
Avoid Harassment from Police: It’s unusual to find an unruly cop, but you might have to face one who is looking to make some quick cash. Such cops will throw false allegations such as jumping the red light, not wearing a seatbelt, etc. But with a dash cam on board, you will have concrete proof and can confidently say that you have not made a mistake. Even if things go dirty, the evidence is always on your side.
Records Every Time you Drive: A dash cam starts recording as soon as you switch on the ignition of the car. So, you will have the recordings of every drive, and in case/if you come across any incidents, the video proof might come in handy to you as well as other road users.
Capture Unforgettable Incidents: Indian roads are unpredictable. You never know what’s awaiting you around the corner. With a dashboard camera, you can capture incredible and unforgettable moments during your daily drives. With the current-era of YouTube videos, your capture can also earn you millions of views!
Monitor Young Drivers: If you are worried about the driving style of your younger ones you can monitor the driving behaviour via dash cam. Moreover, the latest dashboard cameras can live stream the feed to your smartphone, and you can evaluate their driving style.