safety

It’s not just a phase anymore!

Electrification is happening, along with legislation and battery production to support the necessary infrastructure. 

As big automakers like Chevy and Ford pivot their passenger vehicles to compete with the likes of Tesla, commercial vehicles have been a little slower to the punch–though some are starting to see the benefits of electrifying their fleets: 

Improved Efficiency

Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to running a fleet, and EVs tend to be more efficient by nature. 

That signature EV instant torque means large vehicles need much less power...

The NHTSA just released its traffic fatality estimates for the first quarter of 2022 and they’re high. Really high. 

According to the report, the first quarter of 2022 is the 7th quarter in a row where driving deaths have risen, with 9,560 fatalities this year compared to 8,935 during the same period in 2021. 

This 7% increase marked the highest first quarter levels since 2002. 

Naturally, these stats don’t stand alone, as drivers spent more time behind the wheel (up 5.9% to 40.2 billion miles). The number of fatalities per million miles traveled in this same period of time was 1.27 (up from...

Ever wonder how dangerous your state is when it comes to driving?  

Well, according to insurance company data, there’s a method to figure this out. It involves combing through 4 million insurance applications to calculate the proportion of drivers to speeding tickets, at-fault accidents, and DUIs. 

Based on the stats extracted by the above mentioned method, these are the 5 most dangerous states, in order from bad to worst:

5. 5. Virginia 

“Virginia is for lovers,” so that might explain the 14.34% of drivers with a speeding ticket, but it doesn’t explain the 26.68% of drivers with at least one...

In keeping with our (recently established) tradition, we’d like to start the new year by highlighting upcoming auto-related technologies--especially the novel types that save lives.

Though we tend to be more safety-focused, we appreciate the bells and whistles of flashy new trends that seem straight out a sci-fi movie scene; some of which definitely made our list:

Adaptive Headlights

Adaptive, or matrix headlights, automatically adjust high beams in the face of oncoming cars while keeping the rest of the road illuminated and are able to be aimed more precisely than regular headlights. The headlights...

Chances are, you’ve turned on the news in recent weeks only to be bombarded with stories about “record breaking” weather events. 

Whether it be flooding, massive thunderstorms, floods, or extreme heat, it seems that extreme weather conditions have been ramping up lately (and just think, hurricane season isn’t even here yet!). 

Here at Rear View Safety, we believe it’s better to be prepared for Mother Nature than to be surprised by her, and these products are just some of the ways we try to plan ahead when it comes to facing the elements and the havoc they wreak. 

After all, who wants wet, stalled-out,...

2021 will serve up a serious slew of innovation to excite the tech and auto enthusiast in all of us!

Some list items aren’t fully realized yet, some are in late stages of development, but all are focused on improving qualities of life, driving, and safety (something we love to talk about). 

These 4 technologies are on track for some serious growth in 2021:

1. Next-Gen ADAS 

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm and automaker GM are teaming up to raise ADAS standards with their software and hardware bundles. 

Qualcomm will integrate 5g connectivity and their powerful SnapDragon platform into the cockpit...

There’s a big difference between spooky fun and dangerous scares. Follow these car safety tips to drive safely so that you, and everyone in your neighborhood, have a Happy Halloween! According the NHTSA, Halloween is one of the three deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, and the top deadliest day of the year for pedestrians between the ages of 5 and 14.

Halloween Safety Tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aIZYZhr5M0

Even in the days leading up to Oct 31^st, children will be out trick-or-treating. Peak trick-or-treating time is 5:30pm-9pm, so it is especially dangerous this year as Halloween...

We would like to take this time to thank the brave men and women who serve America. Your bravery, patriotism, and sacrifice for this country will never be forgotten. May you have a blessed Veterans Day. 

Thank You For Keeping Us Safe.

Fall is my favorite season. Growing up in the midwest it was a welcome break from the heat, bugs, and cold that defined the other seasons. My birthday is in late October, I loved dressing up for halloween, and pumpkin pie is my favorite dessert. I'm getting married in Kansas just as the leaves are changing. also, gourds. Fall is my favorite season.

 Family Vacations

It makes sense that most family vacations are during the summer. Kids are out of school. I suggest taking a vacation during the fall, to see the bold colors of the season. Vox has an interactive map showing...

Our next webinar is on October 3rd from 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM! It's hard to believe it's our 11th webinar. For this one, we are going back to the basics! Get ready for Backup Camera Bootcamp!

Backup Camera Bootcamp

What is backup camera bootcamp? We're going over all the basics of our standard wired and wireless camera systems. You'll learn about trigger wires, monitor options and more during this interactive discussion. Have a question about our systems? Email me at tylerw@rvssystems.com. Click here to reserve your seat.

Wired Backup Camera Systems

Our RVS-770613 Backup...

The Call Me Out app was the winning idea developed during a Chevy-sponsored hackathon with students at Wayne State University in Detroit. This app uses recorded messages from the driver's friends and family to deter distracted driving. These audio messages combined with an image of a wagging finger keep the driver focused on the road.

Call Me Out uses the phone's built-in accelerometer and GSP to determine if it picked up whenever speeds increase above 5 MPH.

“As the father of two daughters, I am keenly aware of all the perils that my children face out in the world on a daily basis, and that is...

Following the investigation of two 2016 multi fatality crashes involving school buses, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that all new buses be equipped with lap and shoulder seat belts. The organization is also calling for better driver oversight.

Enough is Enough

"I feel like we've always tiptoed around this issue of seat belt usage and lap [and] shoulder belts in school buses," said NTSB Board Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt. "The last recommendation we made on this was in 2013 coming out of a crash in Chesterfield, New Jersey, that occurred in February of 2012. And it was a...

Rear View Safety’s newest monitor was designed specifically for RV’s. The RVS-97 is a large 9” TFT LCD digital single view color monitor with 3 channels. It includes multiple mounting options and a fully functional remote control.

This 9” TFT-LCD single view monitor comes with a super sharp digital image, built-in speaker, touch buttons below the screen and 3 video inputs. This allows for the connection of up to 3 cameras simultaneously. The RVS-97 has a quick installation and is easy to operate. With a wide voltage range, this monitor works with both 12V and 24V systems. The RVS-97 also features...

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...

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...

It won’t stop happening. On Tuesday an 11-month-year old boy tragically died after being left in a hot car. He is the 38^th child to die this year from vehicular heatstroke. Something needs to change. NOW. This problem effects everyone, and it needs to be stopped.

I was babysitting my niece and nephew when I read the news, I immediately thought of them. They were sleeping in the other room while my fiancé and I watched celebrities make deviled eggs on the Food Network. I also thought of my other nieces and nephews, who live across the country and I should call more. I thought of my friend’s children...

I’ve been in New York for about a year and a half. I’ve gotten a lot better at navigation. I can get on the train going the right direction and know when to transfer to a different train or bus. My first week in the city I got off a very crowded A Train to let people off with the intention of hoping back on. That didn’t happen. The doors closed and I ended up waiting for the next (crowded) train.

Because I live relatively close to where I work, I often ride a bike to work. Needless to say it’s very different than riding a bike in the Midwest. I stick to bike lanes and ride defensively. I wear a...

If you’re still new to driving, it can be tricky to stay out of people's way on the highway. Most people don’t know how to handle fast drivers. Here’s what you need to know.

Take Someone With You

Ideally, you would take a few extra driving lessons prior to your test, and spend some time taking defensive driving classes so you can get experience with more advanced aspects of driving. But, if you can’t do that, it’s a great idea to take someone with you when you drive. Maybe you could convince your parent or an experienced friend to come along with you.

Avoid taking a car full of friends on your...