You shift into reverse, glance at the screen, and there they are: those strange curved lines floating behind your car. They move when you turn the steering wheel, seemingly predicting where the vehicle will go. But what are they actually showing you—and can you trust them?
It turns out those lines are doing more than making your backup camera look high-tech. They’re a visual guide to your car’s projected path, and understanding how they work can make parking easier while explaining why they sometimes seem a little… off.