02/18/2013
Drivers record traffic mayhem
Many Russian drivers use dashboard mounted cameras to gather evidence in support of their insurance claims, where bad roads, extreme weather, drink driving and aggressive drivers produce a high accident rate. These 'dashcams' also record news events, crimes and a multitude of near misses on the roads.
■Class discussion: What major news event did Russian 'dashcams' record last week? Find some of those videos. Who often uses dashboard mounted cameras in the United States? The number of videos has exploded as the technology has grown cheaper. What are the benefits and the dangers of so much activity being recorded?