Monthly Archives: July 2018
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News Featured Stories- July 31, 2018 45
Summer is almost over and it's just about time for another exciting school year. While school buses are the safest way for children to travel to and from school, NHTSA recommends you teach your children to play it SAFE.
- Stay five steps away from the curb.
- Always wait for the bus driver to tell you when to board.
- Face forward after finding a seat on the bus.
- Exit the bus when it stops, look left-right-left, and take five steps away from the bus toward the curb.
Walking Safety
Did you know that of the 55 million children across the United States going back to school that 15% are biking or walking...
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News Featured Stories- July 30, 2018 41
Our newest webinar premiers in a little over a week. Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on August 8th at 2:00PM EST as he leads a discussion on recent company updates. Reserve your seat here.
Updates
We will be discussion a few new products during this webinar, including the RVS-125 SenseStat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor System.
- Wireless - no need to run cabling through vehicle
- Four waterproof sensors mount to vehicle's bumper
- LCD module sits on dash for visual and aural alarms
- Alerts you with distance to obstacles behind you
- Perfect for trucks and trailers and fifth wheels
Watch...
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News Featured Stories- July 23, 2018 83
In Georgia and South Carolina, drivers can now get a DUI for drowsy driving. Because there is no test to to determine the sleepiness of a driver, it is up to the discretion of the officer whether to cite a DUI. A field test will determine if driver drowsiness is a factor in diminished driving ability.
The NSF's Sleep in America poll found when "driving drowsy, 42 percent of those polled said they become stressed, 32 percent get impatient and 12 percent tend to drive faster."
Driver Fatigue Systems
Rear View Safety offers a variety of commercial and consumer driver fatigue systems and accessories...
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News Featured Stories- July 16, 2018 69
It's the dog days of summer! Are you going on a family vacation? I'm jealous. Here are some summer road trip tips from AAA to make sure your trip doesn't have any problems.
Before You Go
- Tires should be properly inflated and in good condition.
- Fluids should be topped-off or changed, if they are dirty or contaminated.
- The radiator and cooling system should be checked for proper operation.
- Belts and hoses should be in tip-top shape.
It's always a good idea to get everything checked out before a big trip. That way you can fix any problems and it gives you peace of mind.
Travel Planning
- Emergency Kit...
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News- July 09, 2018 106
Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced a bill that would require automatic notifications of driver violations to school districts as well as school bus companies within 24 hours. This would allow the organizations to take faster actions. The bill was written in response to New Jersey crash in May that killed a teacher and a student.
“Miranda’s Law,” is being proposed to help support the SECURES Act, which would make lap-shoulder seat belts the nationwide standard for school buses. The bill would require a nationwide employer notification service for buses. This would give...
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News Featured Stories- July 02, 2018 101
Big things really do come in small packages! The July product of the month is the RVS-400C Compact HD Dash Camera. The RVS-400C is a high quality dash camera that's loaded with features.
The RVS-400C has a 120° viewing angle and a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, which will give you a full and crystal clear HD view of the road ahead. This dash camera is also equipped with night vision and has a storage capacity of 32GB. Never be left in the dark again!
- Compact size with simple install
- Full HD video recording
- Ultra wide 120° viewing angle
- Equipped with 12 infra-red lights for excellent night vision...