If there is one thing we car lovers know, it’s that driving doesn’t always go to plan. Sure, there are times when we are all at one with the steering wheel, and the adrenaline flows. But, there are also times when some of us just want to pull over to the side of the road and weep. Because we are petrol heads, though, the thought of making it easier doesn’t sit well in the stomach. After all, we don’t want any tech gadgets ruining the experience, right? Wrong. Sometimes, car technology is about nothing other than being safe and less stressed. With that in mind, here are the aids that will lower your anxiety the next time you hit the road. Rearview Camera No matter how many times you have paralleled parked, there is always a bit of tension. It’s like you might cock it up at any second, and that thought always gets the blood pumping. Thankfully, there is no need to misjudge the space any longer with reversing camera kits. Okay, so you still have to get the angle right, but you don’t have to twist and turn to check the clearance. More importantly, you don’t have to guess whether you’re going to touch bumpers. All you have to do is keep an eye on the camera and stop when you’re in a perfect position. It’s pretty simple. Satellite Navigation System If you’re on a journey to an unfamiliar destination, the trip is going to be fraught with stress. The reason is simple: you’re driving into the unknown. What that means is that you have no idea where you’re going or how to get there. In the past, drivers had to take a passenger along for the ride so as to read a map or an AZ, which only added to the tension. Nowadays, you can rely on a TomTom to get you from A to B without much fuss. As long as you listen to the instructions, you can sit back, listen to music and concentrate on the road. iRadar Atom The name might be unfamiliar, but what it does won’t be strange at all because the Atom detects speed traps. Now, cameras and speed traps are usually easy to spot thanks to their colouring. However, there are times when you’re not paying attention, and that’s when a bright light snaps you back to life. Or, there are occasions when the police like to be sneaky and catch you out with a mobile camera. Regardless, the iRadar picks up on any traps in the area and alerts you to their presence. Then, a simple tap on the brake pedal is enough to keep the authorities off of your case. Vehicle Diagnostics Cars break down, and it’s a stressful time. You have to diagnose the problem, come up with a solution, and make the necessary repairs. Sometimes, you even have to wait for hours for an emergency tow. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could avoid this scenario in the first place? Well, you can if you have a vehicle diagnostic device. Quite simply, the gadget monitors the car’s systems and alerts you to any potential issues.