Here’s something gruesome to consider: More than 200 people are killed every year when cars are reversing—most of these deaths are children. Back-up accidents also injure more than 15,000 people each year.

These factoids get more tragic when you consider that it’s usually a parent behind the wheel, and the cost of preventing nearly all of these accidents is a cheap piece of technology: A $50 camera.

Image: The Volkswagen XL1 concept car doesn't have side-view mirrors or a direct window view to the side. Drivers rely strictly on a camera and monitor. - http://readwrite.com/ 

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