Monthly Archives: September 2015
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News News Releases Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Community- September 21, 2015 71
Body camera technology has come a long way in recent years. What were previously large and cumbersome devices are now small and efficient - not only do they allow people in dangerous positions like police officers to feel safer, but they also record footage in stunning HD clarity to preserve for all time. The RVS-BC500 Body Camera with HD Recording in particular is a device that not only offers police body protection, but would also make a great addition to the item of thrill-seekers out there, as well.
Police Body Protection
One of the major reasons why the RVS-BC500 Body Camera with HD Recording...
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News Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides- September 18, 2015 79
With the right information, both pedestrians and drivers can learn to be safer while navigating busy city streets. If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to help, here are some practical ideas you can implement today.
For Pedestrians
When you’re out walking, choose routes that are well-lit and established. For example, if you have the option to walk through a park that’s well-lit and safe, do so. If you have the option to walk down a well-lit street sidewalk, opt for this over walking through a dark alley. It won’t guarantee your safety, but well-lit areas tend to be safer, and they also tend...
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News Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides FAQ / Ask The Expert Safety Community- September 10, 2015 1802
Many drivers fail to understand the dangerous situation that they're creating just by failing to properly understand the rules of the road. Being aware of what other drivers are doing is certainly important every time you get behind the wheel of a car, but it isn't the "be all, end all" solution to road safety. Learning how to drive in precarious weather conditions can certainly save lives, but your responsibility as a driver doesn't stop there. Traffic signs of all types are hugely important, as they're designed to alert you to potentially dangerous situations that aren't as immediately obvious...
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News Featured Stories News Releases Upcoming Events Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides Safety Community- September 04, 2015 81
8/27/15 AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AAA Travel projects 35.5 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the highest travel volume for the holiday since 2008 and a one percent increase over 2014. While the majority of travelers (30.4 million, 86 percent of all travelers) will celebrate the holiday with a final road trip before summer comes to a close, air travel is also projected to grow 1.5 percent this holiday. Over 2.6 million travelers are expected to travel by air, making this the largest volume of air travel since 2007 for this holiday...
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News Featured Stories News Releases Safety Community- September 02, 2015 167
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google, a leader in efforts to create driverless cars, has run into an odd safety conundrum: humans.
Last month, as one of Google’s self-driving cars approached a crosswalk, it did what it was supposed to do when it slowed to allow a pedestrian to cross, prompting its “safety driver” to apply the brakes. The pedestrian was fine, but not so much Google’s car, which was hit from behind by a human-driven sedan.
Google’s fleet of autonomous test cars is programmed to follow the letter...
