When Something Happens, Incident-Based Recording Can Explain Why

Witnesses can play a crucial role in determining exactly what happened when an accident occurred. They are so important that their testimonies are often relied on in civil trials. But what if you could take imperfect witness testimony to a whole new level with a more accurate technology solution? Now you can, with incident-based recording.

Incident-based recording is integral to Idrive technology. In essence, it is a strategy that combines high resolution cameras with advanced telematics software. When something happens on the road, incident-based recording can explain why.

Data Beyond Telematics

We like to describe incident-based recording as data that goes beyond telematics. While telematics devices monitor things like speed and location, strategically placed video cameras provide an actual view of what is happening in and outside of the vehicle. The data that video cameras collect fills in the gaps left by traditional telematics devices.

Here is an example:

Let’s say a driver suddenly swerves and ends up going off the road. No one was hurt, but his truck was damaged. Straight telematics data will not do much to explain why the driver swerved. But video footage will. It will record the animal that jumped out in front of the truck, confirming the driver’s report of swerving to avoid hitting it.

Dash cams can reveal important details about pedestrians, other drivers, debris in the road, and so on. Meanwhile, other cameras placed strategically around the vehicle offer views from even more angles. They can reveal drivers who are following too closely, drivers who might cause accidents from behind due to distracted driving, and more.

Things Change When You Know Why

As a business owner, fleet manager, or safety officer, everything changes when you know why an accident occurred. Having the answers means not having to assume. That is big at a time when so much pressure is on drivers to maintain safety.

Practically speaking, incident-based recording is extremely useful in:

• Determining Fault – Video data can help clear up misunderstandings that would otherwise prevent parties from determining fault after an accident.

• Filing Claims – Video data can also make it easier and faster to file claims with insurance companies. Insurance companies have a tough time denying video evidence.

• Defending Against Liability – Incident-based recording can make the difference between successfully defending against liability and having to pay out for an accident that wasn’t your driver’s fault.

• Monitoring Behavior – Employers can use incident-based recording and other telematics data to monitor driver behavior. Unacceptable behaviors can be monitored and corrected to reduce accidents.

How Can We Help You?

So, how can we help you and your organization? We recommend getting started by looking at Idrive’s any of the 12 ADAS and DMS AI features available with the Idrive Pro 7 dash camera. It offers real-time alerts to drivers based on in cab and road context and conditions. With all the features offered, it is as close as you can get to being in the truck with your driver. You get real-time alerts that can prove invaluable to training, behavior modification, and accident investigation. 

Our video telematics and incident-based recording are enhanced with live GPS tracking, holistic fleet management, and 4G LTE connectivity that guarantees maximum uptime. All of this is included in our video telematics service package.

The days of limited telematics are over. Today’s video telematics go above and beyond by offering more data presented in an intelligent and usable way. In terms of incident-based recording, it is a must-have telematics feature no fleet should be without.