Monthly Archives: June 2017
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News Featured Stories- June 26, 2017 47
It's summertime and gas prices are going down! According to The Associated Press, the national average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline has dropped 7 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.32. The U.S. average diesel price has also dropped, down 3 cents from 2 weeks ago. That means it's time for a road trip! Here are summer road trip ideas from Outside Magazine.
American Road Trip
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News Featured Stories- June 25, 2017 52
Here is a recent dash cam video from California. Authorities are looking for the motorcycle driver. Who is to blame for this road rage crash?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAydSRyeKzM
Dash Cameras Protect Against Road Rage
This video is a great example of why you should have a dash camera.
Designed to mount to a vehicle's windshield and record everything seen out of the front of the vehicle, dash cameras are packed with different features. Find one that is right for you and your needs. Video quality, storage capacity, design, GPS options, and camera quantity are some features to consider when...
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News Featured Stories News Releases- June 16, 2017 49
U.S. Representatives Tim Ryan (D-13th OH), Peter King (R-2nd NY) and Jan Schakowsky (D-9th IL) recently introduced the Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act (HOT CARS Act of 2017, H.R. 2801). The act requires technology in passenger vehicles to alert the driver when a passenger is left in the back seat.
This bipartisan initiative would prevent deaths and injuries caused by vehicular heatstroke. It is the first step to prevent this horrible problem. Reminder systems for headlights, doors, keys and seat belts already exist in many cars.
According to Kids and Cars, this year...
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News Featured Stories- June 11, 2017 64
We've had a busy month with lots of new products and innovations. Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on Wednesday, June 14 from 2-2:30 pm EST, as he leads a webinar on Rear View Safety’s latest vehicle safety solutions Reverse your seat here.
Vehicle Safety Solutions
The webinar will include a look at our RVS-155W Wireless Backup Camera System with 5" Single Screen Monitor, part of our SimpleSight™ Series.
- 5" LED Digital Monitor with Suction Cup Mount
- Guaranteed transmission of 100ft even at highway speeds!
- Waterproof Backup Camera with Infra-Red Night Vision
- Instant Pair...
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News Featured Stories- June 08, 2017 54
More and more large companies and lawmakers are taking distracted driving seriously. It's about time. According to NHTSA, distracted driving killed 3,477 people in 2015. A feature in Apple's iOS11 hopes to stop this trend.
The Do Not Disturb While Driving feature disables alerts when you're on the road. The feature pops up when the phone determines you're in a moving vehicle after you've used it once. You can dismiss the feature if you're just a passenger.
Your phone will auto reply to messages that you're driving. There is an option to over ride this feature in the case of an "urgent" message...
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News Featured Stories Safety Guides- June 05, 2017 114
Summertime means it's time to get out on the water! New York recently opened new ferry routes between Manhattan and Brooklyn. As a person who lives in a somewhat inaccessible part of South Brooklyn, I will use this to travel to Manhattan and the beach. It's going to be a great summer! Will you be riding or driving a boat this summer? Here are some safety tips from Discover Boating.
Safe Boating Tips
- Check the weather - Always check weather conditions before setting sail. Notice dark clouds, changing winds or sudden drops in temperature? It's time to get off the water.
- Make and follow a pre-departure...
