A system providing a real time display to the rear of a large vehicle having a normal blind spot to its rear has, as primary components, a display assembly mounted in close proximity to the driver for easy viewing by the driver, a camera assembly mounted at a top rear portion of the vehicle, and a control unit for controlling the several functions of the camera assembly including, but not limited to, focus the camera, changing the viewing angle, zooming in or out, turning on and off defogging/defrosting means, turning on and off wiper means, and raising and lowering a protective shield.