Monthly Archives: February 2016
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News News Releases Safety Guides Safety Community- February 29, 2016 707
It only takes a split second to cause an accident or take your attention away from other drivers who can create one. Taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, comes with risks. One in 10 crashes involve at least one distracted driver. Distracted driving is a problem, and it’s not due to smartphones alone. Take note of a number of distractions along with associated accident stats.
Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking is hazardous to your health without being behind the wheel. However, lighting up a smoke or taking your eyes off the road to ash in a tray can create accidents. A review of an...
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News News Releases- February 26, 2016 130
Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, was recently featured in The NWI Times. The article describes our recently introduced GoVue, the first back up camera smartphone app for the popular iOS and Android operating systems. Once the smartphone and rear camera system are connected via a short-range Wi-Fi network, video information from the rear of the vehicle is transmitted to the smartphone in real time. This eliminates the need for a primary monitor to be installed into the dashboard...
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News Releases Safety Guides Safety Community- February 25, 2016 78
When you think of car accidents, you probably imagine a collision while on the road. But many minor accidents also occur in the places where you least expect them—like in the parking lot. Parking lot fender benders may typically be relatively minor, but they can still cause a lot of problems. So what should you do if you are involved in an accident or if your vehicle becomes damaged?
The Problem with Parking Lot Fender Benders
Parking lot accidents are often caused as a result of confusion. There may be pedestrians walking around or the signage may be unclear, but the fact remains that if the...
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News Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides FAQ / Ask The Expert- February 24, 2016 236
Backup camera systems are important for anyone who drives a vehicle with a trailer or vehicle with hazardous blind spots. Backup cameras and sensors can aid vehicle operators in backing up, whether in tight areas or in conditions that are less than optimal to see behind your vehicle. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 180 deaths happen every year due to accidents caused by backing up. A back up camera system could prevent many of those accidents and could save lives. When safety isn't optional Rear View Safety's Fleet Services Program is the...
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News- February 16, 2016 43
Only two weeks left to the giveaway!
As the industry leading provider of backup camera systems and strong road safety advocate, Rear View Safety is incredibly proud to hold a 100% customer satisfaction rating throughout the world. Now, we want to give you the voice we so richly deserve and to show our ongoing appreciation - for every video testimonial that you send us about your real-world experience with our backup camera systems, sensors and other road safety items, we will send you a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card completely free of charge!
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News Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides FAQ / Ask The Expert- February 08, 2016 333
The #1 icy road driving tip: Reduce your speed.
Slowing down is the most important thing to do when driving on ice and snow. High speeds make it both easy to lose control and difficult to stop. You should never be driving faster than 45mph in any vehicle when roads are icy - not even on highways! In many cases, much slower speeds are necessary. You can slide off of the road on certain types of more treacherous icing - like black ice - at 10mph or less! If you're fishtailing or sliding at all, it means you are going too fast for the conditions.You don't have the skill to drive at normal speeds...
