Monthly Archives: May 2016
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News News Releases Safety Guides Safety Community- May 27, 2016 123
There’s a strange new trend. I’m not talking about the latest fashion accessory, social app, or hair style. This is something a lot more alarming. Pedestrians and cyclists are intentionally staging crashes to collect on insurance fraud. Not only is this very dangerous, it’s costing you a fortune. According to the U.S. Coalition Against Fraud, over $80 billion in fraudulent claims are made every year. All of these claims are not from staged crashes, but still, that’s a lot of hard earned money leaving your pocket. Fortunately, there is a simple way you can protect yourself from this unfortunately...
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News News Releases Safety Guides Safety Community- May 25, 2016 131
Summer is coming up, and that means barbeques, hot weather, and of course road trips! We want you to stay safe this summer, whether you are traveling along Route 66, Highway One, or simply taking your kids to soccer practice. Safecar.gov, a website powered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has a great interactive summer driving guide.
It’s very important to properly maintain your vehicle, especially if you plan on doing a lot of driving this summer. Solve any issues before they turn into dangerous problems. Schedule a safety inspection right now. I can wait. Ok, you scheduled...
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News News Releases- May 19, 2016 107
Google’s self-driving car project has already logged more than 1.5 million miles since they began testing autonomous cars in 2014, but a recent patent has been turning heads in the automotive safety industry.
In the wake of the first accident caused by one of their self-driving cars a few months ago, Google received a patent this week to put a strong adhesive layer onto the front of their vehicles. Originally filed in 2014, the system is designed to keep a pedestrian on the hood of the car after being hit.
Here’s how it works. The purpose of the system is to prevent secondary impacts. A secondary...
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News News Releases- May 17, 2016 77
A new type of bus service offers overnight rides between LA and San Francisco. The SleepBus is a Volvo truck equipped with individual sleeping pods. The new company, founded by Tom Currier and Jonathan Tyler, is hoping to become a reliable alternative to last minute air travel.
Each sleeping pod is equipped with power outlets, Wi-Fi, and a reading light. There is also a rest room and a SleepBus attendant available to answer any on board questions. Every Sleepbus has 20 beds, and children under 10 may share a bunk with their parents for free. Passengers are allowed 3 bags and can even bring their...
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News News Releases Safety Community- May 11, 2016 106
In what has become the largest recall in U.S history, The Department of Transportation (DOT) has ordered automotive parts company Takata to recall 35-40 million airbags. The vehicles are being recalled based on recent data provided by three independent testing groups and DOT experts. These recalls are in addition to the 28.8 million airbags Takata has already recalled. The expansions are to take place in phases between May 2016 and December 2019. The faulty airbags are already responsible for ten deaths and more than 100 injuries in the United States alone. There have been two deaths related to...
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News News Releases Safety Guides- May 09, 2016 105
On April 26th, Google, Ford, Lyft, Uber and Volvo Cars announced the formation of the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets. These are some of the biggest names in their respective industries teaming up for one purpose: to advocate for autonomous vehicles. The group will first work with civic organizations, municipalities and businesses to bring the idea of self-driving vehicles to life.
The formation of the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets comes at an interesting time in the development of autonomous cars, the whole concept is still very new and not a lot of regulations or standards...
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News News Releases Safety Through Infographics Safety Guides Safety Community- May 04, 2016 91
This infographic, courtesy of Woodstock Motors, features tips for car seat safety, facts about child car seats, and will help you decide which type of seat is most appropriate for your children.
According to Seatcheck, about 70% of children in car seats are improperly restrained, while around 96% of parents believe their child safety seats are properly installed. One of the most common installation mistakes is not using age and size appropriate seats.
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News Featured Stories News Releases- May 03, 2016 77
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, is proud to announce the release of a firmware update for the RVS-250C Ultra HD Car Dash Camera. Download the new firmware update here. Simply put the file onto your MicroSD card and then place the MicroSD card in your dash camera. You will be prompted to update when the device is turned on. After updating, format your MicroSD card on the computer. An earlier version was packed with too many unnecessary features, causing system failures and crashes...
