Installing a dash cam is one of many ways you can prepare for the upcoming change to daylight saving time (DST). On March 12th, at 2 AM we’ll be setting our clocks forward by an hour. Some people prefer daylight saving, but some people may experience adverse health effects, which can lead to an increased risk for everyone on the roads. A dash cam is an always-on protection for drivers enabling you to capture an accurate record of events in the event of an accident. Learn more about why a dash cam is good to have at this time of year, then enter this contest: we are giving away several dash cams from Garmin, Nextbase, and Thinkware.
Can a DST time change be harmful to you
The simple answer to this question appears to be yes. There have been many studies reporting adverse health effects associated with the time change such as: a 24% higher risk of heart attacks, a 6% spike in fatal car accidents, and an 8% increase in strokes. However, making our day out of sync with natural light by one hour with DST was supposed to be good for the country as a whole, with expected energy savings due to a reduced reliance on electric lighting. Do the benefits of DST compensate for the costs?
To be clear, there is research showing some benefits of DST. For example, some studies report that crime rates decrease as a result of the time change. Also, there are claims that pedestrian accidents decrease between dawn and dusk with DST implemented. However, the initial justification for DST, energy savings, is no longer supported by the evidence; our reliance on technology today (phones, laptops, etc) means we use the same amount of energy regardless of DST. Importantly, you may assert that the costs outweigh the benefits if someone happens to collide with your car, on a road or even while it is parked, right after DST takes effect.
How can you protect yourself and your family during the DST transition
The world is not getting rid of DST anytime soon so the best we can do is prepare. Firstly, know the day of the change. On March 12th at 2 AM be ready to change clocks on non-connected devices. Many smart devices, like smartphones, will be automatically updated. Our bodies, however, will not be auto updated. You and I will take time to adjust. You might notice work colleagues a little more distracted, or a little sleepier. Some people are more challenged by the change than others.
A dash cam is one way to protect yourself. As I said, you might not be affected by the time change but many other people are. If you are involved in an accident, you’ll be glad to have a dash cam in your vehicle. A dash cam will capture an accurate record of events leading up to the accident. Fault is often contested in such situations, but you will be more likely able to prove your innocence with a video record of events. They are easy to install, easy to use, and often indisputable when used for a defence!
Select from an amazing selection of Dash Cam brands
Best Buy has a huge range of dash cams. There come from a variety of brands, and have a variety features. At their simplest, a dash cam may be just a tiny box pointing forward and will record video onto an SD card that must be removed to access the footage. At their most complex, they capture footage in front, behind, and in the car, when the car is running or not running, and send the footage to the cloud so you can access it on any mobile device. Some dash cams even have a display so you can see what it is capturing in real time.
In this contest, we are giving away some of the newest dash cams, complete with amazing features, from three of the top dash cam brands: Garmin, Nextbase, and Thinkware. We have reviewed many dash cams on the Best Buy blog including some of the ones that we are giving away in this contest. I encourage you to read our articles to learn more about some of their features so you can decide what you want in your next dash cam. Here are the models we are giving away in this contest. Click on each image to learn more about that dashcam.
Thinkware dash cams
Nextbase dash cams
Garmin dash cams
How to enter
Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways.
- Visit the dash cam page at Best Buy to see some of the different types available, then in a comment below, tell us about two must have features you are looking for in a dash cam.
- For up to two (2) additional entries, create a public post on a social media channel (one entry per channel!) sharing with your friends and followers that you are entering a Best Buy Blog contest for a chance to win a dash cam to help you prepare for daylight saving time; include the hashtag #BestBuydashcamcontest, so we can find your post, and include the picture at the top of this article. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any social media channel (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.
What you can win
At the end of the contest we will randomly select eighteen (18) winners to win one of the Garmin, Nextbase, or Thinkware dashcams shown above (we are giving away two of each dash cam shown).
This contest runs from February 24th until March 12th.
Remember you can enter this contest in two different ways. However, you likely know many people who love contests and who own cars. Those are the target audience for this contest so share this article with them so they too can have fun entering and have a chance to win.
Win a Garmin, Nextbase, or Thinkware dash cam Rules and Regulations
Good Luck.
Night Vision & GPS.
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Night vision and GPS would be features I would look for in a dash camera.
Most important features are dual cameras and night vision
The features that I am most interested in are Night vision and dual camera.
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Night Vision and Clarity of Image
Night vision and clarity of image.
Important features for me are high quality image and night vision. I’d love to capture all the wildlife I see on my travels around Vancouver Island!
156° wide viewing angle and night vision
Dual Cameras & Night Vision
Looking for clear image and wide field of vision. It’s always some weekend driver coming from nowhere with no signals at high speeds. I need the camera to capture and have a clear image of the licence plate.
Dual cameras and compact size
4k and easy transfer of video. An app is always nice.
I would appreciate the high quality images and auto Safety for my Family’s sake.
2 features I’m looking for in a dashcam are compact size and ability to pair to an so I van check on my vehicle remotely.
My most important features are night vision and dual cameras, front and back
Important features are high quality image and night vision
Clear image and night vision
4k recording & night vision
My most important features are high quality image and dual cameras, front and back.
Night vision and high resolution dual cameras sounds amazing. In this day and age we need as much as we can get for liability security.
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As someone who has been rear-ended before and witnessed multiple fender benders and accidents, having the HD 1440 or 4k feature would be crucial. Additionally, the voice functionality is a new and valuable feature for me, particularly in chaotic and stressful driving situations.
4k recording & night vision 😛
Dual camera and night vision are musts on any dash cam.
At least 1080p with 32MB SD.
High quality image and safety
A good dash cam must have the following two features for me:
1) Good night vision to capture images while driving at night
2) High resolution to capture details like licence plate numbers
My two important features would be the Auto-Saving and Battery Backup features. Thanks for the opportunity.
The Nextbase 522xR 144op GHD Dash Cam with rear view cam ( this says it all AWESOME!)
Be safe and record everything, you never know when you will need this
2 Features I must have are GPS & Backup Camara. That would be awesome!
look forward to getting my gift card
adas and night vision and sos response
High quality image
Auto save
My most important features are high quality image and dual cameras, front and back.
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Night vision, and can withstand temperatures (ideally supercapacitor)
Front and rear wide angle hd cameras and high quality night vision.
The two features I am looking for is the Front and Rear Camera – to capture an accurate record of what has occurred – should one get into an accident. Such a great prize to win and I know I sure could put it to good use. Thank you.
Two must have features for me would be dual camera and night vision.
Clear image and night vision!
The most important features for me are a wide field of vision and night vision. My biggest issue with drivers are dual left turns. Quite often I’ve been nearly forced off the road or side swiped by drivers that want my lane.
I would be looking for front and rear cameras and high quality images in a dash cam.
dual camera
I drive Seniors and people with special needs and we are a non-profit privately owned company with some Government assistance…I’ve always wondered why we didn’t have cameras in our cars, for liability purposes, if for nothing else…The rear camera is something I didn’t even know existed! But, I would also need easy removal of device, once we finish our shift.
night vision and dual camera
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