Cross Traffic Alert

[StuSA]

Although the rear camera has a good field of vision, it still is not as sensitive as the backup cross traffic alarms in either my Lexus nor my Prius Prime. I frequently find myself parked between two large SUVs or trucks (I live in Texas!) and have to back out pretty far to see in the camera any traffic. This was never the case with the backup alarm.

 

[DirtyT3sla]

Elon says cross traffic detection is coming... we'll see how good it is when it's here.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1274904736748105728

 

[Cheburashka]

How can it be coming if the car doesn't have the necessary hardware for it?

 

[Ostrichsak]

How can it be coming if the car doesn't have the necessary hardware for it?

How DARE you question the chosen one!

 

[SilverGS]

How can it be coming if the car doesn't have the necessary hardware for it?

What hardware is needed for CTA?

 

[Cheburashka]

At least some sort of radar that is able to see in those directions I guess?

 

[Uncle Paul]

Or simply expand the field of view for the rear mounted video camera

 

[BlindPass]

Or simply expand the field of view for the rear mounted video camera

Simply, as in it should have been better years ago like every other manufacturer?

 

[Uncle Paul]

Everything should be better...

 

[CyberGus]

They'll use the cameras in the Starlink satellites

 

[InternetDude]

Yeah the front & rear cross traffic alert on my Lexus works awesome, it's handy to have. Tesla can't be expected to have such luxury features LOL and it's only going to get worse as we move away from drivers being in control of cars.

If you can, back into parking spaces so it's easier to not hit someone when leaving the parking spot.

 

[Cheburashka]

Or simply expand the field of view for the rear mounted video camera

Still won't work as it can't see through cars. Even if it has a 360 view. I guess if it was 180 it could give you a warning just as you begin backing up? Anyway, not possible with current hardware so I'm curious how Elon is planning to get this done.

 

[Shane23]

Correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t Cross traffic alert utilize either camera and/or radar & ultrasonic sensors, once something breaks the field; It notifies you..

All hardware that car currently has, seems like only the software has to be written to use them in this way?

 

[Cheburashka]

Yeah it uses mid range radar in the back, which is something our cars do not have.

 

[LadyMacbrat]

Elon says cross traffic detection is coming... we'll see how good it is when it's here.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1274904736748105728

PLEASE do it! I got nailed again in parking lot back I g up. I’m out of paracfice driving from COVID!!!!

 

[PhilDavid]

At least some sort of radar that is able to see in those directions I guess?

Absolutely, It is impossible without cross traffic radar or cameras located in each corner of the vehicle (radar is the way to go).

The rear camera view angle isn't sufficient for cross traffic detection. Especially if you are backing out at an angle.

People still manage but really any time you back out without knowing what is coming from either side, you are taking a chance. A predicament you should not be in with a modern vehicle. Best you can do is back up as S L O W L Y as possible until you have some visual indication about your surroundings.

 

[David29]

Or simply expand the field of view for the rear mounted video camera

But which will reduce the detail and accuracy of the view we have. I like it as it is. The CTA should have its own hardware. How do other cars do it?

 

[tranzndance]

If I can't see my way out of a parking spot, I'd get out of the car and use Summon.

 

[FatherTo1]

I agree with ealier posts, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert on our previous Lexus saved me a few times from maniacs speeding down the parking lot. The Lexus system has detected a moving vehicle up to four spaces away before I ever had a chance to see them.

 

[f205v]

I solved the rear cross traffic problem: I always park in reverse!