Autonomous cars are no longer a distant dream. Tesla already has a car with an advanced autopilot mode with some “automatic” features, including autonomous braking and self-parking, while Google, Delphi and Audi are currently developing and testing fully-autonomous models. These tests began years ago. Induct Navia is already using autonomous public shuttles in Europe and Asia. While this technology is flashy, futuristic and downright fun, one important question remains: Are they safe?

The benefits of this tech is clear. Consumers could have a more productive trip, working, reading...

St. Patrick's Day has long been the day designated to celebrate the Irish roots of approximately 34.2 million Americans. However, St. Patrick's Day is also a very dangerous day for driving; between 2009 and 2013, there were a total of 276 lives lost in drunk-driving crashes on St. Patrick's Day. If you're going to celebrate with alcohol, make sure to take the following precautions; they may seem minor, but they save lives!

Plan ahead. Decide how you are going to get home before you go out. If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a sober, reliable driver to get you home safely. Better yet, hand...

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, vehicle sensors and more, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, is incredibly proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the title of "Best Backup Camera" in 2016 for one of its most sought after products. In a competitive review of a number of backup camera systems and other safety products, TopTenReviews.com selected the RVS-091406 for both the 2016 Gold Award and the Excellence Award.

As of 2018, backup camera systems will be a mandatory addition for all vehicles that are...

An accident can happen anywhere at anytime to anyone.  However, there are things drivers can do to lessen the likelihood of being involved in an accident.  For example, it makes sense to stay off the roads during heavy snow and rainstorms, when streets are slippery and visibility low.  Likewise, it makes sense to stay in control of your emotions when you’re behind the wheel.  Do all you can to stay in control and prevent the event of a road rage related incident.

Move Over

Sure, it seems aggressive for others to ‘ride your tail,’ but rather than get upset or stay in their way, move over...

It only takes a split second to cause an accident or take your attention away from other drivers who can create one.  Taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, comes with risks.  One in 10 crashes involve at least one distracted driver. Distracted driving is a problem, and it’s not due to smartphones alone. Take note of a number of distractions along with associated accident stats.

Smoking Cigarettes

Smoking is hazardous to your health without being behind the wheel. However, lighting up a smoke or taking your eyes off the road to ash in a tray can create accidents. A review of an...

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, was recently featured in The NWI Times. The article describes our recently introduced GoVue, the first back up camera smartphone app for the popular iOS and Android operating systems. Once the smartphone and rear camera system are connected via a short-range Wi-Fi network, video information from the rear of the vehicle is transmitted to the smartphone in real time. This eliminates the need for a primary monitor to be installed into the dashboard...

When you think of car accidents, you probably imagine a collision while on the road. But many minor accidents also occur in the places where you least expect them—like in the parking lot. Parking lot fender benders may typically be relatively minor, but they can still cause a lot of problems. So what should you do if you are involved in an accident or if your vehicle becomes damaged?

The Problem with Parking Lot Fender Benders

Parking lot accidents are often caused as a result of confusion. There may be pedestrians walking around or the signage may be unclear, but the fact remains that if the...

Backup camera systems are important for anyone who drives a vehicle with a trailer or vehicle with hazardous blind spots. Backup cameras and sensors can aid vehicle operators in backing up, whether in tight areas or in conditions that are less than optimal to see behind your vehicle. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 180 deaths happen every year due to accidents caused by backing up. A back up camera system could prevent many of those accidents and could save lives. When safety isn't optional Rear View Safety's Fleet Services Program is the...

The #1 icy road driving tip: Reduce your speed.
Slowing down is the most important thing to do when driving on ice and snow. High speeds make it both easy to lose control and difficult to stop. You should never be driving faster than 45mph in any vehicle when roads are icy - not even on highways! In many cases, much slower speeds are necessary. You can slide off of the road on certain types of more treacherous icing - like black ice - at 10mph or less! If you're fishtailing or sliding at all, it means you are going too fast for the conditions.

You don't have the skill to drive at normal speeds...

KidsAndCars.org shares safety tips to keep families safe this winter.

January 25, 2016, Philadelphia, PA - A young New Jersey mother and her son as well as a Pennsylvania man all died of carbon monoxide poisoning on Saturday, January 3.

A 23-year-old mom, Sashalynn Rosa and her one-year-old son, Messiah died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Passaic, NJ on Saturday evening. Her 3-year-old daughter, also involved in the incident is listed in very critical condition. All three were sitting in the running car while the father was shoveling out the vehicle according to authorities. The tailpipe of their...

If you have not checked out the Rear View Safety Featured Product of the Month, what are you waiting for? Each month Rear View Safety highlights what they consider to be the "BEST OF THE BEST" in vehicle backup cameras and sensor system technology, with a 10% OFF DISCOUNT.

January 2016 boasts the RVS-25W Wireless Backup Camera System with a 5" Dual Screen Display, originally priced at $299.99 is now discounted until January 31, 2016 at $269.99.

Wireless Backup Camera System | 5" Dual Screen Display

This wireless backup camera system comes with a 5" dual screen color display and can connect one...

At Rear View Safety, we pride ourselves on being more than just a provider of high quality backup camera system options for vehicles of all makes and models. We're also a road safety advocacy organization and hope to act as a comprehensive educational tool for people who are looking for ways to make the roads in their area and around the world safer places. StreetsBlog USA recently opened its annual contest for the Best Urban Street Transformation of 2015 in an effort to highly big cities that have made positive achievements in terms of walking, biking and transit safety. As you can see from the...

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, recently attended the 2015 RVIA Show that was organized by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association on December 1 through December 3, 2015. Held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, the show was attended by over 7,700 industry professionals. Vendors and safety advocates used the show as an opportunity to not only talk about important topics like road safety, but also to show off all of the latest products and advancements that they've been working...

One of the most common instances of truck accident fatalities that happen all over the country involves a semi truck or other large tractor trailer slamming into the rear of a car on the highway. Thirteen people have already died on I-16 from exactly this type of situation in 2015 alone. Perhaps the most famous example is the accident that comedian Tracy Morgan was involved in that claimed the life of at least one person in New Jersey. Now, the industry is turning towards the latest in technological solutions to not only prevent these types of situations from happening, but to make the roads dramatically...