LaneFX is not like blind spot mirrors. It's only a mobile electronics system that moves your power mirrors in lane changes and merges.

HOME: TOP: There's more than one way to benefit from a blind spot mirror or detection technology. But with LaneFX and ParkFX, drivers are using the most advanced safety technology of 2006 to make their daily commutes safer and more stress-free. See and vote on the top 10 ways drivers prefer to use LaneFX over anything else.

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Introducing LaneFX - The World's First Active Blind Spot Exposure System

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The blind spot mirrors mechanism used by motorists is an entirely manual task. As part of basic driver education, drivers are taught to check their Blind Spot Zone before executing a lane change by turning the driver’s head by as much as 90 degrees in the direction of the desired lane check/change.

This manual technique to the persistent Blind Spot problem is inherently flawed in the following ways:

  1. The driver is required to direct his / here direction away from the road ahead.
    The head turning task is strictly voluntary to the driver. Driver fatigue or low alertness levels can contribute to ignoring or neglecting to perform this manual check when changing lanes.
    Human perception of sight ahead is based on a concept of continuity.
  2. Any product that eliminates or reduces FOR Adaptation Time can provide significant benefits in collision avoidance. In normal highway traffic flows, 280-1,200 milliseconds of FOR Adaptation Time translate into 124 feet of advance emergency stopping distance.
  3. Vehicle designs vary widely. Some vehicles have severely restricted side view through and behind the driver side B-pillar. This occurs most commonly in some sports cars and convertibles. Similarly, tall SUVs, while having ample viewing room up to the B-pillar on the driver side, have impeded blind spot mirrors to their relatively large dimensions, including height. In essence, any B-pillar or height design issues inherently limit the side and rearward view through the driver’s side window. This consequently further limits the reliability and efficiency of conventional Blind Spot checking mechanism in preventing avoidable lane change collisions.

Better than some automakers "detectors"

LaneFX actually shows you what's lurking in your blind spot!

  1. Change lanes safely: Always use your turn signal before changing lanes or merging into highway traffic lanes. Turn signal aftermarket power mirrors are great, but they still don't give you complete coverage of the cars in your blind spot.
  2. LaneFX is the best automotive technology for your auto safety.
  3. Unlike some automakers' systems, Lane FX has no blinking lights, no false positives, and no learning curve. It uses what you normally use: your vehicle's side mirror!
  4. Perfect for new drivers with learner's permit. Don't take the DMV driver license test without it!
  5. Volvo XC90, S80 and Audi Q7 blind spot detectors can't match LaneFX. In each of these systems, the blinking lights in your blind spot mirrors can get very distracting.
  6. LaneScan is a good solution for semi-trucks, but for your commercial van fleet LaneFX is the clear solution because of its OEM compatibility.
  7. Lane FX Fleet Edition now available for light and medium duty commercial trucks and vans. It's preferred 2-to-1 by commercial fleet managers over the LaneScan Go Zone system.
  8. AARP: helps senior drivers avoid fatal accidents by advocating proper turn signal use and and 100% checking of senior driver's blind spot.

If You're Looking for a Blind Spot Mirror for Your Car, Consider the Safer Solution.

LaneFX is not some speeding auto gadget that you'll never see again. Try it! Even with dual blind spot mirrors, you'll still have a distorted rear view LaneFX is being used by drivers everywhere: Gear heads and mobile electronics enthusiasts. Women drivers in large minivans and SUVs. Elderly / senior drivers (check out the current LaneFX discount for all AARP members, and all drivers who commute over 18,000 miles per year.

Compare Backup Sensors & Cameras to ParkFX

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Not all reversing aids are equal. The sensing technology and the indicating method are critical to your driving safety.

How a park assist system alerts you

One option is video, which at first seems like a great choice. But one major flaw with having a video camera affixed to the back of your car with a monitor on your dashboard is that it also forces you to look forward while backing up. That can disturb your perception, your reaction time, and feel very unnatural. They are also extremely expensive, and you'll pay thousands of dollars to have a video system attached to your car, whether from the dealer or an aftermarket supplier.

Compare that to other bargain basement devices which actually have LED displays (little red lights) on your dashboard. These are cumbersome -- almost useless -- for much the same reason as video: when you drive in reverse, you naturally look behind you, and you'll never see the little red lights. They are also hard to read in bright sunlight.

Some other bargain technologies use a tone which beeps more rapidly as you get closer to an obstacle. You can at least hear the relative distance just by listening to the beeps, but you have to practice a bit to really understand how far you are from danger.

That's why an audible voice sensor is best. It tells you in a spoken voice exactly how far away you are. Not only do you not have to awkwardly look forward at your dashboard, you'll know without guessing how much further you can safely back up.

How a reversing aid detects objects

If you've never seen or used a reversing aid, you might be surprised at how technically advanced they actually can be.

Reversing aids use a variety of technologies to sense an object behind the car. Some units use Doppler radar, and others use infrared sensors, but by far the most accurate method of detection is the one the U.S. Navy uses on its submarines: sonar.

Sonar can operate in any weather, including direct sunlight or rain. And it doesn't require that the car be moving in order to sense an obstruction.

Compare Backup Sensors & Cameras to ParkFX for the Most Reliable Backup Warning Technology

Not all reversing aids are equal. The sensing technology and the indicating method are critical to your driving safety.

How A Park Assist System Alerts You

One option is video, which at first seems like a great choice. But one major flaw with having a video camera affixed to the back of your car with a monitor on your dashboard is that it also forces you to look forward while backing up. That can disturb your perception, your reaction time, and feel very unnatural. They are also extremely expensive, and you'll pay thousands of dollars to have a video system attached to your car, whether from the dealer or an aftermarket supplier.

Compare that to other bargain basement devices which actually have LED displays (little red lights) on your dashboard. These are cumbersome -- almost useless -- for much the same reason as video: when you drive in reverse, you naturally look behind you, and you'll never see the little red lights. They are also hard to read in bright sunlight.

Some other bargain technologies use a tone which beeps more rapidly as you get closer to an obstacle. You can at least hear the relative distance just by listening to the beeps, but you have to practice a bit to really understand how far you are from danger.

That's why an audible voice sensor is best. It tells you in a spoken voice exactly how far away you are. Not only do you not have to awkwardly look forward at your dashboard, you'll know without guessing how much further you can safely back up.

How A Reversing Aid Detects Objects

If you've never seen or used a reversing aid, you might be surprised at how technically advanced they actually can be.

Reversing aids use a variety of technologies to sense an object behind the car. Some units use Doppler radar, and others use infrared sensors, but by far the most accurate method of detection is the one the U.S. Navy uses on its submarines: sonar.

Sonar can operate in any weather, including direct sunlight or rain. And it doesn't require that the car be moving in order to sense an obstruction.

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LaneFX is a great addition to your store's new product selection. It's a brand new automotive safety system that drives new customer segments to your store, like senior citizens and first-time drivers. LaneFX beats blind spot mirrors, radar detectors, and virtually any car gadget out there! Don't be blind to cheap aftermarket blind spot mirrors, driver safety is affected by distorted side view mirrors. Check our the LaneFX retailer program today.

"Geeky and useful" What a Great Combination!

That's what the gadget and new mobile technology media has been saying about LaneFX. It's the ultimate gearhead accessory for your car or truck. The latest car gadget is now fully-customizable, guaranteed to be 100% universal and best of all, there is no car gadget that's cooler than the one that could save your life. LaneFX tops the latest and hottest car gadgets for its innovation, invention, wide appeal and novelty.

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Lane·F·X Mo·ment [ pronunciation: layn èf èx mõmént ] compound proper noun (plural Lane·F·X mo·ments)
Definitions:

When a driver becomes a true LaneFX believer.
(usually occurs when LaneFX system warns of an object in the vehicle's blind spot, even after driver performed a manual check and thought blind spot zone was clear)
 
An event in which LaneFX saves driver and passengers from eminent collision, possibly saving lives.  

A recurring feeling of satisfaction (usually accompanied by a smile) that driver has purchased the most effective driving safety system on the market.  
 
Really cool product. Even better support.  

  C. Takayma
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
 
 

1,800 miles
with LaneFX Commuter Edition

December 8, 2006
 
   

I recently purchased LaneFX Commuter Edition and had the system installed on my '06 Infiniti FX-35 at Showtime Audio in Chicago. There's a couple of things that I think you guys deserve kudos for. First, eventhough the FX-35 is a great SUV, at 5'4" it presented me with a serious blind spot. LaneFX was the best solution because I didn't have to change anything about my driving or have to learn anything new to use it. Second, when I picked up my car, all I can hear from the installers is how quickly the LaneFX team contacted them when they had questions and how long they stayed on the line until everything was working fine.

So kudous to the entire LaneFX team for a great product and even better support.

For a while, LaneFX was my peripheral vision, literally!  

  R. Sachdev
Palos Verdes Estates, California
 
 

1,800 miles
with LaneFX New Car Edition

July 11 , 2006
 
   

In May, I had a scheduled surgery on my left eye. "scheduled" doesn't necessarily mean that I thought of everything before having the surgery. After the procedure, my vision recovered OK, but I had to go on for a few more weeks with pretty much no peripheral vision in my left eye. No amount of head turning or using one of those sticky mirrors was going to work. That obviously meant that even after my recovery, driving to work was an unsafe "one lane affair" if I could help it. Until someone suggested LaneFX.

I don't think you need to have eye surgery to appreciate what LaneFX does. Even at a time where my side vision wasn't the greatest, all I had to do is put my blinker on and my side mirror showed me what I needed, safely and reliably.

Thanks LaneFX for helping to make my drive much safer. Highly recommend it!

A little jealous of my LaneFX!  

  J. Sokolowski
Auburn Hills, Michigan
 
 

400 miles with LaneFX New Car Edition

April 7, 2006
 
   

I’m 22 years old and I just purchased my first new car: A 2006 Dodge Neon SE. It came equipped with the LaneFX system. I rushed to my parents home to show it off to my dad and two brothers. Fair warning: all three are what I would call technogeeks :)

So as the three of them came out to the driveway closely inspecting my new car, my younger brother finds the LaneFX unit in the glovebox and says: “Hey what’s this?” Three hours later: family dinner was cancelled, LaneFX was tested, re-tested and road tested, shown to neighbors, and argued-over by dad and bothers. In a way, I’m jealous of LaneFX because it stole the thunder from showing my new car. But its pretty cool that I showed my two brothers that I uncovered LaneFX before them! That made it all worth while.

P.S. in addition to family bragging rights, LaneFX works really great. Even after just a few miles, it saved me from a couple of close-calls. Thanks LaneFX!
 
Our installers have something to say, too  

  H. Kamish
Glenwood, Iowa
 
 

Howard Electronics

November 29 , 2006
 
   

After installing the LaneFX product in my customers 2001 Honda Accord, I'm truly impressed in both the product, and the usefullness of it. It thrilled me to show the owner of the car how it works and the safety it now offers. I'm thrilled to be a professional installer offering this product to my customers. It's great to see how truly the automotive electronics industry is striving to make today's drivers safer, more comfortable, and more excited to get behind the wheel!

Your product is second to NONE and the technical assistance department is pure professionalism in action.
I love it!  

  D. Ronnah
Jun 12 , 2006
 
 

Feedback republished from Wired News: Gear Factor

 
   

My 2006 Nissan Maxima came with LaneFX pre-installed. I love it! Not only because it saved my behind a couple of times, but it doesn't interfere with the way I drive one bit. The mirror speed enhancement option it has is awesome b/c it makes my mirrors zzzzip-zzzip at 70mph.

Funniest thing: The darn thing is making a good driver out of me. I used to put on my turn signal like 40-50% of the time. Now, I use it religiously. If we can just get every other driver out there the same thing.... Life would be good!
Remind me again: "How did I check my blind spot before LaneFX?"  

  Kal Malhas, LaneFX Inventor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
 
 

120,000+ miles with LaneFX Commuter Edition (but who's counting?)

February 6, 2006
 
   

First, thanks so much on looking in on some of our customers’ real-life LaneFX moments. We hope that would you share with us your own LaneFX Moment soon.

When designing and testing LaneFX, needless to say I covered quite a few miles test driving LaneFX in many different vehicles, many locations in North America and in so many different traffic and weather conditions. My favorite story happened when I rented a mid-size SUV from LAX and set out on LA’s 405 freeway right before rush hour hit.

When I began merging on LA’s infamous 405 freeway, I put on my left turn signal and… and… What on earth?! Why isn’t this mirror moving? I briefly forgot that not all cars out are equipped with LaneFX systems (yet :) ) and I suddenly had to figure out how to check my blind spot before getting run over by LA traffic zooming by. At that moment, I honestly had to stretch my memory to remember how I ever checked my blind spot before I invented LaneFX. I finally managed to fumble my way through that drive and could not wait to come home to my LaneFX-happy car. Lesson-learned: Once you’ve lived with LaneFX, you’d be amazed how you’d manage safely without it.

Drive safely and remember: LaneFX. Never Change Lanes Without it!