1. A method of assisting in the maneuvering of a vehicle comprising: determining a scalar field representing a probability of collision with an object at various locations proximate to a vehicle with a controller located within the vehicle, wherein the probability of collision is determined based on information received indicative of the proximity of the object to the vehicle; and generating a visual representation of the determined scalar field representing the probability of collision with the object for communicating the probability of collision at the various locations proximate the vehicle to an operator of the vehicle.