Parking in Puerto Rico
Animals and pedestrians in Puerto Rico
Final word
Parking in Puerto Rico
Parking in Puerto Rico can be difficult in areas like San Juan and Carolina because of the small streets and higher density of population in those areas. Chances are that you will routinely need to reverse and/or parallel park into a spot in order to avoid walking several blocks to your destination. That is why a backup camera will definitely come in handy if you are planning on driving during an extended stay in Puerto Rico.
Without a rearview camera, you will still be able to maneuver your car just fine when traveling in reverse, but it will be considerably more difficult and anxiety-inducing. In addition to a lot of spaces on the street being taken on a regular basis, there is a lot of active traffic regularly in Puerto Rico. So, if you are in the middle of parallel parking, there are likely going to be impatient drivers behind you. Thus, maneuvering into your space as quickly as possible is advantageous and much more possible with a backup camera.
Animals and pedestrians in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is also notorious for many sudden animal and pedestrian crossings. If you are going in reverse and you have your head turned backwards you will have a blind spot behind you to the opposite side that your head is turned to. You also will not be able to see a small child or animal that is shorter than your rear window if they are within a few feet of the rear of the car.
A backup camera will eliminate the risk of not seeing a pedestrian or animal as you drive in reverse. As an added benefit, you can also spare yourself the literal pain in the neck by having to turn your head much less with a rearview camera.
Final word
A backup camera can be an extremely big help in Puerto Rico where parking spots are scarce, traffic is dense, and pedestrians and animals cross the street without warning on a regular basis. It will help you easily and quickly parallel park as well as drive in reverse when needed while completely minimizing the risk of striking a pedestrian or animal crossing the street at the time. If you need a vehicle of any kind transported to the port at San Juan, give us a ring for a free quote whenever you want by calling (904) 322-7644!
