Monthly Archives: July 2017
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News Featured Stories- July 31, 2017 53
Drowsy driving is a major problem. According to the CDC, an estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers (18 years or older) report falling asleep while driving in the previous 30 days.
A new study from the National Safety Council concludes that 43% of Americans admit they don’t get enough sleep to mitigate safety risks at work and on the road.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving was responsible for 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries, and 800 deaths in 2013. However, these numbers are underestimated and up to 6,000 fatal crashes each year may be caused by drowsy...
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News News Releases- July 21, 2017 120
Rear View Safety continues to be on the cutting edge of vehicle safety technology. The Brooklyn based company, which celebrates their 10th anniversary this year, is proud to introduce the 360+ Bird’s Eye View System with lane changing cameras.
According to an estimate from the National Safety Council, as many as 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year. This is a 6% rise from 2015. Not only does the 360+ erase blind spots and assist with parking navigation on narrow roads (all other 360° systems only have these features), it is also equipped with two side cameras to help with lane...
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News Featured Stories- July 13, 2017 57
A few days ago I saw the aftermath of a major accident right outside of Rear View Safety's main office in Brooklyn. A car hit a cyclist who was riding across Atlantic, a busy street.
There was a large crowd of people and emergency vehicles all around. I asked the crowd what had happened. The cyclist wasn't wearing a helmet and had run a red light and was struck by an SUV. I watched the paramedics place him on a stretcher and drive away. I read later that he died from the injuries.
Who Is To Blame?
The fault lies on the cyclist. He ran a light, and paid the ultimate price for it. However, the...
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News- July 10, 2017 170
As older people continue driving for longer, it's becoming increasingly important that they stay safe on the roads well into old age. Fortunately, car technology is constantly improving, and there are now many features that can help older drivers stay safe on the roads and keep driving for longer.
Here's a look at some of the best features that can help to keep older drivers safer.
Lane Assist
Lane assist systems detect when the driver is moving out of their lane on the highway, and they then alert the driver by using a vibration or a light or sound.
They can be very useful on longer journeys when...
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Featured Stories News Releases- July 01, 2017 68
We offer systems for many different types of vehicles. Our featured product of the month, the RVS-77F6033 Safety Camera System For Forklifts with 5" Display, was specifically designed for forklifts. The RVS-77F6033 is $20 off for the month of July.
Safety Camera System For Forklifts
- 5" TFT LCD digital color display
- Equipped with back-lit buttons that illuminate in the dark
- Includes flushmount, U-bracket, and traditional mount
- Camera easily mounts to forklift
- Precise 45° Viewing Angle
We also recently introduced a wireless safety system for forklifts, the RVS-577F Wireless Safety Camera...
