Dashcams definitely have their quirks, and you're right to question the angles and lens distortion. Most dashcams use wide-angle lenses, which can exaggerate distances and make cars appear further or closer than they really are. I've noticed this myself—what felt like a safe following distance in real life looked way tighter on video. Don't be too hard on yourself; it's great you're reflecting on your driving habits, but remember, footage doesn't always tell the whole story...
Yeah, dashcams can definitely skew perception. I remember reviewing footage after a near-miss and thinking, "Wait, was I really that close?" It made me second-guess myself for days... but you're right, video doesn't always match real-world judgment. Still, good to stay cautious.
Dashcams are definitely helpful, but yeah, they can sometimes distort reality a bit. I've had clients stress out after reviewing footage because the angles and lenses make everything seem closer or faster than it felt in the moment. The good news is, insurance adjusters understand this and usually factor it into their assessments. Still, better safe than sorry—trust your instincts on the road and just use the dashcam as backup reassurance rather than gospel truth.
Dashcams are handy, sure, but I've seen people get way too hung up on footage. Had a client once who swore up and down that the other car was speeding like crazy based on his dashcam. Adjuster checked it out, turns out the lens distortion made the other vehicle look like it was flying when it was actually pretty average speed. Client was convinced the insurance company was pulling a fast one until we showed him some examples of how dashcam angles mess with perception.
Honestly, dashcams are great for backing up your story, but they're not perfect. People sometimes forget that adjusters have seen hundreds of these clips and know exactly how to interpret them. Still, makes me wonder—anyone ever had their dashcam footage actually complicate things instead of helping?
"Honestly, dashcams are great for backing up your story, but they're not perfect."
Yeah, learned that the hard way myself. Had a minor fender-bender last year, and I was dead sure my dashcam footage would clear things up. Turns out, the angle made it look like I was tailgating way closer than I actually was. Adjuster wasn't buying my story at first, and it took some serious explaining to straighten things out. Dashcams are handy, but they're definitely not foolproof...
