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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...

Thousands of industry professionals will come together in Indianapolis, Indiana this week for the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show. We can't wait to show you all the new products and innovations for 2017 and beyond.

2017 NTEA Work Truck Show

Rear View Safety will debut five 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 the mirror. The entire surface is reflective and acts as a mirror. The RVS-718-FLML also features mirrorlink, allowing you...

I live down the block from the Brooklyn Tesla Motors showroom. It's fun to see the futuristic cars zipping around my neighborhood. I was very excited to help with this podcast. I've never ridden in one, but hope to take a test drive soon.

Tesla Motors Club Forum

In the podcast below we interview Andy Wallenstein, a member of the Tesla Motors Club forum. We speak about what makes Tesla special and the benefits of a dash camera.

As a member of the forum since 2014, Andy is active in assisting other Tesla owners and has worked with RVS on creating a group deal on a Blackvue dash camera for Tesla...

Can you feel it in the air? The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and everything is a bit greener. That's right, it's almost trade show season! Oh, also spring is coming. Our show season kicks off March 15-17th at the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN. The NTEA is an annual trade show where traders display their best work trucks and work truck equipment. The show even has an app!

New For 2017

We will be showcasing new products in Indiana. Here's a sneak peak of a few.

Our new wireless system the RVS-155W Wireless Backup Camera...

How many bridges do you cross every day? According to a new report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) just over 9% of bridges nationwide are "structurally deficient."

The organization have created an interactive map showing info on each state and which bridges are deficient or sufficient. You can also toggle to a congressional district map. The map also shows proposed bridge work, how many daily crossings a bridge has and other interesting information. How does your state rank?

Don't change your spring road trip route just yet. A "Structurally deficient" grade...

While walking to work today I saw a cyclist hit a hidden patch of ice and fall onto the street. I quickly ran over to see if he was ok, and luckily he seemed alright. A bit shaken, but alright. He didn’t have a helmet on, but caught himself on his hands before his head hit the cement. Thankfully no cars were coming. He was riding on a pretty busy street. It got me thinking about safety laws.

“I should be wearing a helmet, but I left it at work and I’m not going very far. I’ll slow down,” he assured me before zipping down Van Brunt St.

Of course, he should wear a helmet. Everyone should wear a helmet...

Seems like a sign of the times. Crash test dummies are getting a redesign after being introduced over 50 years ago. Based on the advice of University of Michigan trauma experts, engineers at Humanetics have created two new dummy prototypes to reflect today's drivers.

The male prototype is 106 pounds heavier than the original model. Also obese, the female is based on a 70-year-old woman. The new designs have a higher body mass index than previous models. ICAM will be able to 3D print the prototypes once they're finished.

Highlighting Dangers of Obesity With Crash Test Dummies

The models are supposed...

I have weather alerts set up for 3 places. New York, where I live, Topeka, where my parents live, and the Bay Area, where 2 of brothers live with their families.

It's been an interesting week. The Bay Area is officially not in a drought after a drought monitor issued Thursday. Powerful storms in the area have caused at least 40% of the state to enter a drought.

Even though it's still winter, yesterday in New York it was around 70°. It was so amazing. I wore a t-shirt in January. Then there's Jupiter.

Winter Storm Jupiter

Winter storm Jupiter is a huge multi-day ice storm that is expected to cut...

SB 1072, commonly called the "Paul Lee School Bus Safety Law",  went into effect at the start of 2017. The bill was drafted in response to the 2015 tragic death of 19-year-old Hun Joon "Paul" Lee. Paul Lee was a student with severe autism, who died after being locked inside a parked school bus.

The law states that all school buses, car motor vehicles, and youth buses must be outfitted with special alert systems. An audible alarm starts when the required technology generates an audible alarm when the ignition is turned off. The driver must walk to the rear of the bus to turn off the alarm. This...

I don't fly that often. Maybe once a year to visit home. I usually pick a super early flight and just sleep the entire way. No problem. That's why I was initially confused when I read a headline that the government may soon allow Wi-Fi connected phone calls on flights. Why would you need to make a call on an airplane? I've used Wi-Fi on a plane, but never lamented that I can't make a call while in the air. I ride the bus nearly every day, and it's very annoying when someone is on the phone. Someone is always on the phone.

After reading the story, the reason became obvious. It's for work. If you...

I wake up pretty early. Depending on when I go to bed (thanks a lot, Netflix) I usually get out of bed between 5 AM and 6 AM, sometimes even earlier. Every morning I check the weather by looking out my window. I live across the street from a very busy coffee shop and a police prescient. A lot of trucks and buses are stored in my neighborhood. No matter what time I look out the window, the coffee shop is full of drivers, fueling up for their morning rides. It's still full with another group when I start walking to my bus around 7:30. It's important to step back and say thank you.

So Many To Thank...

Drowsy Driving is a popular subject on this blog. This is due to the fact that we want to inform as many people as possible about this dangerous problem. It's a very important issue, especially today. Congress recently suspended some safety regulations that could increase driver fatigue.

Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving was responsible for 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries and 800 deaths in 2013, according to the NHTSA. This number is underestimated because there is no way to confirm what an accident is caused by.

According to an Australian study, being awake for 18 hours produced an impairment...

Note: This post is from December, 7th, 2016

Exciting news today at Rear View Safety! Our first webinar is today. We are always looking for new ways to communicate and help our customers. Today’s webinar is a discussion on some of our new products, a few holiday gift ideas, and maybe even some surprises. The RVS-FDH120 Full HD Backup Camera System is one of my favorite new items. Who doesn’t love full HD? This heavy duty system also includes ultra-wide 120° viewing angle and 8 infra-red lights for perfect night vision.

The RVS-7700 Backup Camera System with GPS Navigation (3 Channel) is another...

Growing up in Kansas was loud. Sure, our family often traveled to the country or the lake for some peace and quiet, but for the most part it was pretty noisy. We lived by the highway, so the constant hum of traffic is something that I have trouble sleeping without.

Some places were louder than others. Excited teenagers would often rev their souped-up Hondas in the Golden Corral parking lot. A perfect Saturday night. I was across the street in the CD Trade Post/Taco Bell parking lot, learning how to skateboard. My yellow Subaru made a lot of noises, but none of them were impressive.

Of course, New...

I recently installed a Dash Camera in my brother’s car, and I’m very excited to use it. Before I started working at Rear View Safety I had heard of dash cameras, but had never seen one in action. After learning more about the features and benefits, I knew that I had to have one.

Though I don’t own a car anymore, I often use my brother’s to get groceries, do laundry, or for other small errands around the city.

Designed to mount to a vehicles 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...

Rear View Safety was recently featured in a Transport Topics’ article on the trucking industry’s expanding video market.

Trucking’s onboard video market is expanding beyond cab cameras to capture a more complete view of what is happening around the vehicle. Suppliers offer an array of cameras around the truck — including side and backup cameras — to help fleets monitor their operations, provide enhanced liability protection and make it easier for drivers to operate safely.

Suppliers offer an array of cameras around the truck — including side and backup cameras — to help fleets monitor their operations...