The NHTSA and the DOT want to know if you support using cameras instead of traditional mirrors.
According to the NHTSA, it is thinking about researching the involvement of the collection of information from the public as part of a multi-year effort to learn about how drivers use passive camera-based rear visibility systems that are intended to work in the same manner as the mirrors on the outside of a vehicle.
“Performing detection of objects within the system’s field of view and providing visual or other alerts to the driver is not a technology function being examined in this research.” As part of the research, drivers would test vehicles on a testing track and public roads whether they are driving or are stationary. Those who participate in the study will be considered members of the general public, and the NHTSA emphasized that your participation will be voluntary.
The NHTSA will screen its participants and pose questions to assess whether or not they are suitable for participation in the study as well as evaluate how comfortable one is with using a camera instead of mirrors.