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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

Thanks to Vision Zero, New York pedestrian deaths are the lowest since 1910. This is the first year the city began recording these deaths.

101 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in 2017, while 184 pedestrians were killed in 2013 when the initiative was first proposed by then candidate Mayor De Blasio.

Steps taken for Vision Zero include reducing speed limits, changing street corners, and adjusting cross signals.

“The lower speed limit, increased enforcement and safer street designs are all building on each other to keep New Yorkers safe,” Mr. de Blasio said in a statement. “Now we must deepen...

One of our first new products of 2018 is here! I'm proud to introduce the RVS-3710-DVR 7" Digital Quad Vie Color Monitor with Built-in DVR. This advanced monitor is equipped with GPS and a built-in DVR. The DVR records footage from all cameras connected. It has a touch screen, is compatible with our AHD 720p cameras, and has an USB 2.0 interface, allowing you to easily backup footage. An adjustable G-sensor safeguards important footage with override protection.

The RVS-3710-DVR 7" Digital Quad View Color Monitor with Built-in DVR is the monitor of the future.

RVS-3710-DVR

According to recent data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,190 fatal work injuries occurred in 2016. This is a 7% increase from 2015. This is the third year in a row this number has increased.

At 40% (2,083) of the fatalities, transportation accidents remained the most common cause of work deaths. Violence committed by people or animals and On-the-job overdoses from non-medical use of drugs or alcohol are also high on the list.

National Safety Council

In response to this data, The National Safety Council is urging employers to take a systematic approach to this problem.

"Leadership...

Airbags are advanced enough to protect a passenger at nearly every possible angle of a crash. Hyundai and parts supplier company Hyundia Mobis are pioneering a new kind of airbag, for panoramic sunroofs.

Panoramic Sunroof Airbag

According to a video released by the company the system prevented the passenger from being flung out of the car and cushioned the impact on the head. Serious injury likely to result in the death of the passenger were reduced to minor injuries. The airbag inflates in 0.08 seconds and will go off even if the sunroof is closed. Watch the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=DKPGDI0FQS0...

Tesla's "Santa Mode" Easter egg is the latest holiday surprise from Elon Musk. Press the reindeer button to change your car into Santa's sleigh on the dash display. Other cars on the road become reindeer.

Santa mode also plays Chuck Berry's version of "Run Rudolph Run" when it first turns on. Turn signals will signal sleigh bells. The road ahead will appear icy fro cars with autopilot.

The feature can also be voice-activated. Press and hold the car's voice command button and say "Ho Ho Ho".

Santa Mode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=JnepCulEQOo

For many the holiday season is about spending time with family and friends. Personally I'm very excited to get out of New York for a little while and see my family back in Kansas.  I'm not the only on traveling for Christmas. Around 63.9 million Americans will travel over 50 miles from home during the Christmas holiday travel period. While i'll be traveling by plane, more than 52.4 million Americans (82% of ALL holiday travelers) intend to travel by automobile. Here are some tips for safe travel.

Travel Tips

• Get your car ready for travel. Check the tire tread, battery, antifreeze, windows and...