car safety tips

We will "spring forward" one hour starting early Sunday morning. Because the day is only 23 hours long, we will lose an hour of sleep. We will "fall back" into standard time on Sunday Nov. 1. We don't go back to standard time until Sunday, Nov. 1. Remember to turn back any analog clocks. This time of year is also a good time to look for vehicle recalls and check/change the batteries in your smoke alarms.

Checking for safety recalls is very important, but it is also very easy. Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to learn if your specific vehicle needs to be repaired...

Winter weather and measurable snowfall has already started in many parts of the country.

Below are some tips from AAA on driving harsh conditions, please stay safe out there.

AAA Driving Tips

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
• Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement...

A report by AAA projects that more than 55 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. Here's a AAA travel forecast

• Automobiles: 49.3 million travelers will hit the road this Thanksgiving, the most since 2005 and 2.8% more than last year.
• Planes: With 4.6% growth, air travel will see the biggest increase in travel volume during the Thanksgiving holiday, with 4.45 million Americans expected to fly.
• Trains, Buses and Cruise Ships: Travel by other modes will reach 1.49 million, a slight increase of 1.4% from 2018.

Are you traveling?

Check out these tips...

November is here! I can already feel the change in the air. Our featured product of November is TheRVS-812613-NMBackup Camera System With Heated Camera.

RVS-812613-NM

Our Backup Camera System with Heated Camera is made for intense winter weather moments. The camera operates down to -49°. With an IP69K rating and heated lens, the camera is made to withstand almost anything mother nature throws against us. The camera also has a viewing angle of 120° and boasts 30 Infra-red Illuminators giving you an ideal image at all times. The 7" LED Digital Panel Color Display features three camera inputs...

You can buy just about anything online in this modern era. While purchasing food, furniture, and even pet snacks online is commonplace, buying a car with a smartphone while binge-watching Netflix still isn't the norm.

Companies such as Carvana sell cars completely online. Buyers research the car through their app and never have to leave the couch. Once purchased, the car can be delivered, or "bought" through a larger than life vending machine.

While this is good marketing, people are just not into it. According to a study of 2,000...

4th of July is this week. That means fireworks, grilling in the backyard, and maybe even a trip to the beach with your family. Whatever you end up doing, we want you to be safe. Here are some safety tips for Independence Day.

Firework Safety

While the safest way to enjoy fireworks is attending a public fireworks show put on by professionals, if you light fireworks at home you should follow these tips.

• Never give fireworks to small children.
• Keep a bucket of water/fire extinguisher close by in case of a fire.
• Light only one firework at a time.
• Always wear eye protection when lighting fireworks...

You hear the tragic stories on the news, in the paper, or on the radio. A young child left in a hot car dies from heatstroke. Mom thought her daughter was with Dad, Dad thought she was with Mom. It doesn’t matter. Pointing the blame doesn’t solve the problem. Heatstroke is very dangerous and happens very quickly. Please don’t think it can’t happen to you.

52 children have already lost their lives due to vehicular heatstroke in 2018. It only takes 30 minutes sitting in 75 degree temperatures to warm up the inside of a car to 109 degrees. 9 children have been killed by vehicular heatstroke in 2019...

Our product of the month is the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes. The system is available in two power configurations: Standard 12v or a cigarette lighter adapter.

• Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
• Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
• Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
• Installs in minutes - Easily mounts to dash

Maximize safety with the optional GPS Module and vibration cushion. The GPS module turns off the system...

Recently Kelly, my wife, and I bought a 2016 Prius. She just changed jobs and needs a car for her new role in New Jersey. As we live in Brooklyn, a car makes things a lot easier. Now we just have to decide on a backup camera system.

We already choose a dash camera, the RVS-875-DL 2.4 Dual Lens Full HD Dash Camera with GPS. I love that you can charge this camera multiple ways, and it has two lens.

Dash Camera

• Full HD (front cam) and HD (rear cam) video recording
• Built-in GPS and 2.4" display to control camera settings
• Charge with a cigarette...

Our newest webinar premiers tomorrow!. 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.

The webinar will feature a handful of new safety solutions, including the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes.

• Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
• Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
• Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
• Installs in minutes...

In accordance with the new camera requirements For Arkansas non-emergency transportation vehicles carrying medicaid beneficiaries, we have recently debuted the RVS-AR-DVR Arkansas N.E.T. Safety Solution: MobileMule™ 4 Channel DVR With GPS Tracking And AHD Dome Camera.

New Requirements

NET Contract (IFB 710-18-1025) states the following minimum requirements for video recording in NET vehicles, effective January 1^st, 2019.

• HD 720 p camera
• Minimum 45-day playback/viewing (all footage must be retrievable)
• GPS required on camera
• Interior Recording (The camera must be positioned so all passenger...

Your safety is our number one priority with all of our backup camera systems. From helping you back up in difficult situations, to making it easier to manage a trailer, and everything in-between, rear cameras give any operator the extra visibility they need to protect themselves, their vehicles, and the people around them. Here are just a few benefits of using a rear view camera!

Backup Camera

• Save Lives/Eliminate Blind Spots - All vehicles, especially large vehicles including minivans and pickup trucks, require backup cameras to eliminate blind spots. Consumer Reports recommends installing aftermarket...

Every day distracted driving accidents in the United States kill over eight people and injure 1,000. This preventable epidemic must be stopped and we can stop it if we all work tougher. Driving requires your full attention. Driving requires your full attention. We can save lives by eliminating distractions to focus on the road.

5 Ways To Avoid Distracted Driving

1. Don't Do It - What's the best way to avoid distracted driving? Don't do it. You know if your heart of hearts that checking your phone or eating while driving is dangerous. Respect yourself and others on the road by not driving distracted...

Logan Scherer, 9, was killed in a vehicle crash in 2016. The police arrested Gregory Andriotis for vehicular homicide; they said he was driving distracted.

In mid-December Representative Jackie Toledo announced HB 107. The bill gives officers the ability to pull over a driver for touching their phone regardless of the reason. It is an across the board hands-free ban.

According to The Governors Highway Safety Association, 16 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands completely prohibit drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving.

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving...

When I was growing up the holidays meant a lot of travel. My family, like 107 million Americans, traveled from Dec. 23 - Jan 1. Having 3 older brothers, it was always a magic trick getting our large family into a car in any kind of timely fashion. We spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with family in Kansas City, about an hour away from home in Topeka. I fondly recall traveling to see the KC plaza lights on Thanksgiving night or falling asleep in the car on the way home from the Christmas Eve party and waking up in my bed on christmas morning.

Video system requirements will soon change for non-emergency transportation (NET) vehicles carrying Medicaid Beneficiaries in Arkansas. NET Contract (IFB 710-18-1025) states the following minimum requirements for video recording in NET vehicles, effective January 1^st, 2019.

• HD 720 p camera
• Minimum 45-day playback/viewing (all footage must be retrievable)
• GPS required on camera
• Interior Recording (The camera must be positioned so all passenger activity is recorded)
• Audio recording is not necessary

New Requirements

Theses video systems must be in good working order each day the transportation...

Electric scooters haven't made it to New York yet. While I was visiting friends in DC I rode a Lime, or maybe it was a Bird. It was a lot of fun, I zipped around for a few minutes, it was very easy to use and control. One issue was that I was unsure where to place it at the end of my ride. Eventually I put it next to a crowded bike rack, but I could see too many scooters getting out of hand. That said, I would use this everyday for my 2.1 mile commute. That may come sooner than later. Ford has purchased San Francisco-based scooter sharing company Spin.

Spin

Spin currently operates in 13 cities...

Our November product of the month is the RVS-875-DL 2.4 Dual Lens Full HD Dash Camera. This innovative dash cam is packed to the brim with features and benefits.

RVS-875-DL

Dual lens record both everything outside the windshield as well as inside the car. This provides great video evidence in case of an accident for insurance reasons or to present to a court. The footage can be used to dispute traffic tickets and to protect against police brutality You won't miss a thing.

The front lens records in full HD and the rear lens records in HD. The dash camera has a large 2.4" LCD display and built-in...

I'm getting married in 4 days. Maybe i'll have kids at some point. Families get busy, who would you trust to drive your kids? While Uber itself won't let children travel alone or create an account, some families are breaking the rules. A few companies are vying to become the 'Uber for children,' offering shuttles for kids from one destination to another. no parents required.

Uber for Kids

HopSkipDrive, started by three moms in 2014, only hires drivers who not only pass comprehensive 15-point background checks, and also have at least five years of child-care experience and are willing to...

The RVS-FLC03 Vehicle Flood Light with Backup Camera (Circle) and RVS-FLC05 Vehicle Flood Light with Backup Camera (Square) are easily mounted to the front or rear of a vehicle to boost night driving visibility. Both cameras have a wide 140° viewing angle and are completely waterproof with an IP68 rating.

Vehicle Flood Light With Backup Camera

In today's unpredictable roads, danger comes quickly and from far away. A visibility of 98 to 164 feet gives drivers more time to react to dangerous moments. At 6000 Kelvins the flood light provides the perfect color temperature...