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Around 80% of drivers exhibit some kind of road rage during the course of a year. Companies employing commercial drivers take a plethora of precautions to ensure safety and this includes road rage awareness and education. However, every driver is human and as such, can succumb to a plethora of behaviors that can put their passengers or others on the road at risk. Here, we delve into the nature of road rage and suggest ways that commercial drivers can avoid falling prey to it.

What does Road Rage Involve?

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, examples of aggressive behavior on...

May's product of the month was designed with  the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 regulation in mind. We want to help you become compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 law.

FMVSS 111

The new requirement regulates a necessary view behind a vehicle. The field of view extended area is a 10-foot by 20-foot space directly behind the vehicle. The rule applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under 10,000 pounds, with phase-in effective May 2017 and full compliance required May 1^st, 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQy2aCYkpxA...

Today over 50 law enforcement officers from sheriff's offices, police departments, and the Michigan State Police will begin Operation Ghost Rider. This operation uses unmarked police vehicles to observe distracted drivers, then radio marked vehicles to start a traffic stop.

"Distracted drivers put themselves and everyone else on the road in extreme danger. That text, phone call, or any other behavior taking your focus off your driving, can and should wait," said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the Michigan State Police. "We hope this traffic enforcement initiative will help change dangerous...

Are you ready for FMVSS 111? We want to help you become compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 law.

FMVSS 111

The new requirement regulates a necessary view behind a vehicle. The field of view extended area is a 10-foot by 20-foot space directly behind the vehicle. The rule applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under 10,000 pounds, with phase-in effective May 2017 and full compliance required May 1^st, 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQy2aCYkpxA

Most Rear View Safety cameras can comply with FMVSS 111. We've also introduced a...

Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar. We had a great discussion on our G-Series Mirror Monitors and FMVSS 111. Watch a recording below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbF2-01Z2rk

G-Series Mirror Monitors

Our latest G-Series monitor is the RVS-718-7 Frameless Rear View Replacement Mirror Monitor with 7.2" Dual Display. This monitor has optional/adjustable grid lines, automatic brightness adjustment, and 4 video inputs.

• Mirror monitor with 7.2" dual display
• Ultra reflective - acts as mirror as well as monitor
• 4 Channel - can attach up to four cameras
• Adjustable distance grid lines...

Are you ready for FMVSS 111? We want to help you become compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 law.

FMVSS 111

The new requirement regulates a necessary view behind a vehicle. The field of view extended area is a 10-foot by 20-foot space directly behind the vehicle. The rule applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under 10,000 pounds, with phase-in effective May 2017 and full compliance required May 1^st, 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQy2aCYkpxA

Most Rear View Safety cameras can comply with FMVSS 111. The company has also released...

Our next webinar is 2 weeks away! Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM as he leads a discussion on G-Series Mirror Monitors. We will dive into all the different G-Series monitors and all their various features, including bluetooth, navigation, and mirrorlink. Click here to reserve your seat.

G-Series Mirror Monitors

Our latest G-Series monitor is the RVS-718-7 Frameless Rear View Replacement Mirror Monitor with 7.2" Dual Display. This monitor has optional/adjustable grid lines, automatic brightness adjustment, and 4 video inputs.

• Mirror monitor...

Are you going on a road trip this spring? Check out these tips from Car Ninja.

The much-awaited spring season is here. This is the season for holidays, breaks from work and long drives with family and friends. While it certainly is great news we have to ensure that such road trips are free from stress and are safe and enjoyable. Breakdowns and even minor accidents could create problems and therefore we should ensure that things are taken care of as best as possible. It would avoid wastage of time and energy in repairing and setting things right. Hence, we will try and have a look at the various...

A recent house panel vote advanced legislation that would make it against the law to hold a cell phone while driving in the state of Minnesota. The vote came after four years of unsuccessful attempts with similar bills.

If passed, Minnesota would become the 17th state (with the District of Columbia), to enact this measure. Currently Minnesota law allows drivers to hold a phone in their hands while driving, if they are speaking on the phone.

Closing Loopholes

Texting and driving is illegal in the state. but the general nature of the law makes it difficult to enforce. It's a difficulty for officers...

Accidents with industrial heavy duty commercial vehicles are dangerous and expensive. The last count by the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 4,600 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a report that found that up to half of all industry fatalities are partially caused by heavy equipment.

We designed the RVS-123 Radar Object Detection System to protect your fleet.

The RVS-123 uses radar technology to detect stationary objects and people...

Have you ever been stuck at a red light with no traffic? A new law in Utah would allow vehicles to go through a red-light if the driver stops first, and safety looks in all directions. House Bill 416 was suggested to Representative Ken Ivory by a constituent.

Red Light Law

“He was on his way to the airport, stuck at a red light- we’ve all been there-,” said Rep. Ivory as he told the constituent’s story.  “The red light was terminal; one after another after another and nobody is here, nobody is here.  He went through the red light. There was a police officer in a parking lot nearby. Got a ticket...

It's that time of year again! Rear View Safety will attending the 2018 NTEA Work Truck show March 7-9th in Indianapolis, IN. if you don't know, NTEA is an annual trade show where thousands of industry professionals come together to display their best work trucks and work truck equipment. Say hello at booth #324 from March 7-9^th. We will also have a display in Safe Fleet's exhibit, located in booth #921.

Watch a video from last year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjXk3bBlmDs

Rear View Safety will be showcasing a variety of safety solutions, including the innovative RVS-77550 360+ Bird's Eye...

We had a great time during our first webinar of 2018! We had a lot of great questions and gained some insight on how to make the next one even more helpful!

Did you miss our webinar? No problem, watch it below. Keep an eye on this blog for more details on our next one. We have a new webinar once every 2 months.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNVDOldxsd4&t=3s

I’ve written about my own personal experience with the dangers of drowsy driving before. It is a dangerous epidemic that cannot be ignored. After analyzing dashboard videos from 700 accidents, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 9.5% of all crashes involved drowsy driving, based on the portion of time the operators' eyes were closed in the minutes before a crash. This statistic grows to nearly 11% in severe crashes.

Driver Fatigue Systems

Rear View Safety offers both commercial and consumer grade driver fatigue systems to alter driver’s when they begin to show the first symptoms...

One of my favorite parts of my job is our webinar series. I love being able to interact live with our customers, answer questions and help keep them safe. Our next webinar is this Wednesday 2:00-2:30 EST. The topic is new vehicle safety solutions. Reserve your seat here.

Webinar Series

Watch a few of our past webinars below. You can also check out our YouTube Channel to watch them all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwskkWyR6E0&index=1&list=PLgKy4xHDDcfSE603x68vJZctdGJcenTA_

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHmt5rzgOyY&t=21s

I'm very excited to announce our RVS-96D 9" LED 6 Channel Split Screen Monitor with Built-In DVR as our February product of the month. The amazing monitor is the ultimate solution for your RV, bus, or emergency vehicle, allowing you to easily view and record all angles simultaneously.

An included GPS receiver records vehicle location and speed. Six trigger wires allow the operator to automatically view specific cameras based on user actions, such as viewing the backup camera when the vehicle is put into reverse.

This unique monitor also features multiple viewing options and a touch screen...

My parents bought a new (to them) car last November. My mom was very pumped about the included backup and side camera.

"It has grid lines when you back up! The cameras change when I use my turn signal!" She happily exclaimed after she brought it home. When I came back to Kansas for Christmas, she proudly showed me how everything worked.

Many new vehicles now come standard with backup and/or side cameras. It makes sense. Laws are changing, and the new generation are learning to drive with cameras. The question remains, how can I make my parents even safer? After hearing all about my mom's backup...

Our fist webinar of 2018 is less than 2 weeks away! Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on Wednesday, February 07 at 2:00 PM (EST) as he leads a discussion on new Rear View Safety products and what you can expect in the year ahead. I'm excited to dive into all the great new systems we've introduced so far this year. including our RVS-3710-DVR 7" Digital Quad View Color Monitor With Built-In DVR.

Webinar Series

Click here to reserve your seat for our webinar. Furthermore, check out our most recent webinar below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z68TqYMDjs

Watch all of our webinars here...

Each year, thousands converge onto Louisville, KY for the National RV Trade Show - otherwise known as The RVIA. The show features hundreds of RV's on display as well as vendors and suppliers of all sorts. Rear View Safety was there educating about road safety and displaying the newest in road safety technology, including the brand new SimpleSight™ Wireless Series. Watch our video from RVIA 2017 below.

RVIA 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT5phlnOAxY