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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

• Eureka, California, to Coos Bay, Oregon - Highway 1 without the crowds.

• Southern Colorado Loop - A 500-mile multisport tour.

• Grand Canyon, Arizona, to Moab, Utah - Six national parks...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our newest dash camera is very versatile. A Full HD dash camera, the RVS-880C Hidden Dash Camera with WiFi can be connected to an external monitor via RCA or to a mobile DVR. You can also view and download dash camera footage straight from your smartphone or tablet with a free app. This dash camera also has  sleek design and simple installation.

The dash camera slides behind the rear view mirror so it is only compatible with vehicles that have traditional rear view mirrors.

RVS-880C Hidden Dash Camera With WiFi

• Full HD video recording
• Ultra wide 170° viewing...

Memorial Day is a special day to honor and remember the brave men and women who died while serving in the US armed forces. When I was younger, every Memorial Day my family would drive to the Eskridge, KS cemetery to put flowers on my grandfathers' graves.

Now that I don't live in Kansas anymore, I take the time to call my parents and talk about the heroes we lost in our family.

Please use the day to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Remember when Ford hired about 400 new mobile smartphone engineers a few months ago? They have been busy. Ford is adding Android Auto and Apply Carplay to model-year 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 infotainment software. There are a few ways you can update.

Ford SYNC 3 Update

1. Download the update over the air (OTA) with a Wi-Fi connected vehicle
2. Bring your car into a Ford dealership
3. Download the update to a USB and plug directly into car

For Carplay, users will still have to upgrade their vehicle's USB hub to make the update work properly. Visit Ford's owner support site to download the right...

I love working in such a fast-paced industry. We are constantly designing new products for use with the latest vehicles. Our latest system is designed specifically for the Chevy City Express Van.

RVS-924718-CE Backup Camera System for Chevy City Express Vans

• Mirror Monitor with 4.3" Display
• Camera Mounts Under Third Brake Light For Factory Like Install
• Distance Grid Lines for Backing Up Reference
• 170° Ultra Wide Viewing Angle and Excellent Night Vision
• Completely Waterproof Camera - IP68

This backup camera system includes our G-series color 4.3" rear view replacement mirror monitor...

This week Nissan announced the Signal Shield, a Faraday cage installed in a car's armrest. The Nissan Signal Shield blocks all WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular signals and aims to deter distracted driving.

The idea is pretty simple. Place your phone in the compartment and close the lid before you start driving. The Signal Shield will block all messages until you open the compartment, at which point wireless connections will be restored. The concept of blocking electromagnetic waves was pioneered by English scientist Michael Faraday in the 1830s.

Opening the armrest restores all connectivity. This...

I'm going back to Kansas for my cousin's wedding this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. I get to see my entire family and spend one last time in my childhood home before my parents sell it and move to a bigger city. I'm also very pumped for the open road. As I'll be driving a lot on rural roads, here are some tips from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau on how to share the road with farm equipment.

Safety Tips

• Don't Rush - You'll probably encounter agricultural equipment on rural roads. Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.
• Pass With Care - If a farmer has pulled off the road...

I think it's safe to say that most of us have driven a little over the speed limit at some point in our lives. In my younger, dumber years, I know I have. I have the tickets and upset parents to prove it. But how often do you hear of a police chief issuing himself a speeding ticket? That's what happened last week in Oklahoma.

Sperry, Oklahoma Police Chief Justin Burch issued himself a $300 ticket after a dash cam video showed him driving 80 mph in a 50 mph zone. He held himself accountable and apologized on the department's Facebook page.

Dash Cameras

This story just reaffirms the importance of...

It's here. It's finally here! Spring (arguably the best season) is here. The weather in New York is warm enough for me to ride my bike to work and the city is very much alive. The parks and playgrounds are full of children (and adults!) enjoying the great weather. Of course, more sun means more people outside. Check out these Spring safety tips while you enjoy the weather.

Spring Safety

Let's start with the basics. Wear your seat belt, don't drink and drive, drive defensively, put your cell phone away, and get plenty of rest before getting behind the wheel. You knew that already. It's good to...

The NTEA is an annual trade show and is North America's largest work truck event. Safety is obviously an important aspect of work trucks and RVS was there displaying backup cameras, backup sensors, Mobile DVR's and new safety technology for work trucks. Check out the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjXk3bBlmDs&feature=youtu.be

2017 NTEA Work Truck Show

Rear View Safety debuted new products at the show, including The RVS-718-FLML G-Series Rear View Frameless Mirror Monitor With 4.3" Mirrorlink Display. This touchscreen system is equipped with a 4.3" display placed to the left of...

Vehicle safety regulations have changed. Below is a demonstration from the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show of compliance to the FMVSS 111 law. The new law states a necessary view behind a vehicle. This standard must be in effect starting May 2018 and will require all vehicles under 10,000 pounds to adhere to a certain field of view behind the vehicle. In vehicles with limited rear vision, installation of a backup camera which provides the necessary rear view will be mandatory.

FMVSS 111 Compliance

All Rear View Safety cameras comply with FMVSS 111. The video, a test to see if a vehicle conforms to...

I really do love my job. It's so much fun to be involved with technological innovation. I've been very intrigued by our RVS-77535 360° Surround View Camera System since we introduced it last year. The innovative system provides a complete view around your vehicle, eliminating all blind spots. Install four cameras around your vehicle and the system stitches the views together to create a bird's eye view and a 360° view of everything surrounding your vehicle. The RVS-77535 comes with multiple trigger options and also records all camera feeds!

360° Surround View Camera System Demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m9f0babWeI...