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Driving on today’s road is a bit, well, tricky. On the one hand, you have a far greater traffic density than in the decades before. On the other hand, the quality of the average American driver is wanting in nearly every way. So, beyond driving a safe vehicle and paying close attention to your surroundings, equipping a dash cam like the Nextbase 622GW can save your bacon. Or vegan bacon. Or whatever it is you like.

A dash cam can help you document the crazy moments on your drives, like wayward wildlife and reckless drivers

It’s a lazy Sunday morning. Precisely when I like to do much of my cruising. However, fewer cars, trucks, and SUVs doesn’t mean that there aren’t distracted or reckless drivers on the road. As such, I was delighted when my dash cam captured a distracted Audi driver nearly sideswiping me in a roundabout. 

Well, maybe delighted isn’t the right term. But after the near miss, I was pleased to know that my Nextbase 622GW would have been essential evidence for the police.

In addition to documenting the most dangerous parts of driving on public roads, dash cam footage can aid in your interactions with your insurance provider. For instance, if your provider denies or disagrees with your assertions regarding a specific claim, you can make your footage available to them.

A Nextbase 622GW captures an Audi SUV as it recklessly approaches a roundabout.
A Nextbase 622GW dash cam captures an Audi at a roundabout | Erik Sherman, MotorBiscuit

Consequently, your provider may consider the footage when making their decision. Yep, it can help that much. It could be the difference between your rates going up or a simple claim experience.

What’s more, I don’t have to remind you that the United States is one of the most litigious countries on Earth. As such, having dash cam footage showing your innocence in a crash or incident can stop a frivolous lawsuit in its tracks. 

In my experience, it’s also a fun way to show my family some of the best parts of my drives. For instance, my Nextbase 622GW captured my latest interaction with the deer of Bourbon Country. In this case, it was an indecisive family of deer at a road crossing. 

My dash cam captures deer in the road outside of Louisville, Kentucky.
My dash cam captures deer in the road | Erik Sherman, MotorBiscuit

Now, the popular tactic when approaching a deer at high speed is to accelerate, instigate a weight transfer, and hit the deer when the collision is unavoidable. However, in my spirited drive around the country roads, I saw the deer early. So, I slowed to a stop and watched the young deer follow momma’s cues.

In addition to saving my vehicle and the young deer, the interaction resulted in some sweet footage of the daredevils. Oh, and it warranted a solid “aww” from my wife.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).