Monthly Archives: December 2014
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News- December 30, 2014 150
A trucker has been killed and $1 million dollars in cash have been burnt up in a bizarre series of events that took place on I-20 near Waskom, TX at around 4:00a.m.
Atlas Van Lines driver Eric Royster of North Carolina’s vehicle caught fire when the friction from his trailer brakes catching got to be too much and flames broke out. Royster and his co-driver jumped out, detached the tractor from the trailer, and stood across the roadway.
Unfortunately, as Royster was taking pictures of his burning rig from a safe distance, he was struck and killed by a pickup truck driver who apparently didn’t see...
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News News Releases- December 29, 2014 437
Intro: Rear View Safety, a leading consumer safety organization and number one back up camera distributor, continues to embrace the best that technology has to offer with the release of GoVue. The first ever back up camera smartphone app makes the visual information from your car's Wi-Fi back up camera system available on many of today's popular smartphones and tablet devices, including those that run on the iOS and Android operating systems.
Press Release: BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 29, 2014 - As a leader in back up camera systems and technologies, Rear View Safety is the first company of its...
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Safety Through Infographics Safety Guides- December 23, 2014 44
Decorate the tree, buy presents, hash out the holiday logistics- these are only some of the must-dos on our checklist. Road safety shouldn’t fall to the roadside. Surviving the holiday celebrations involves driving there safely first.
- Proper maintenance is key
Whether it involves an oil change, replacing the brake pads or any of the minutiae that goes into car ownership, fix and prevent issues before you take to the road. Top off your fluids, check all systems, including your back up camera system, and make sure that all lights are functioning properly. Rear View Safety addresses blindspots and...
- Proper maintenance is key
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News Safety Community- December 19, 2014 42Published on Dec 8, 2014
Reports are in from NETV News - Families waking up to no Christmas presents under the tree. See the news report that shook many lives around the world.
We all know the consequences of drink-driving but we don't think of about how it can impact on some of the exciting times in the year, especially Christmas. Think about it, what if Christmas was cancelled because of one wrong decision?
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Safety Community- December 16, 2014 82
WE PLEDGE TO PUT OUR PHONES DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
Join Nissan and the Red Thumb Movement in our ongoing commitment to reduce fatalities on the road.
- See more at: https://www.nissanusa.com/redthumb/#.dpuf
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News Safety Community- December 15, 2014 126
This article is republished from the Healthy Androscoggin, 'December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month', on December 1, 2014
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. We have made great strides in the past couple of decades in sending the message that driving drunk is dangerous and prevents a serious public health risk to all on the road. However, we still have a lot of work to do and need to become more serious and make similar strides with drugged driving. There can be a misconception that driving under the influence of marijuana or a prescription medication...
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News- December 12, 2014 87
The yellow taxicab is ubiquitous in New York City. Other cities may have taxis, but not to the extent or density that NYC does with its roughly 40,000 licensed taxi drivers. The humble yellow taxi has, in its own way, become symbolic of a New York way of life. For years, however, taxicab safety has been a thorn in the side of politicians and policy-makers. Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted to solve the taxi problem only to join a long list of former Mayors who failed to have much impact (though pedestrian fatalities did decrease slightly under Mayor Bloomberg)...
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News- December 11, 2014 211
The eyes can play tricks, making it hard to focus or clearly focus on objects more than a few feet in front of them. We might not think about what’s directly behind our vehicles if we don’t see anything, but we should. Is it possible to just trust the eyes?
Having blind spot protection helps truck drivers who cannot trust their rear view mirrors to know there is a person or object behind their vehicle. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association, a rear view camera will help prevent accidents. Since the NHTSA ruling has already become effective...
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News- December 10, 2014 59
Originally Published in Star Tribune Local: "The Drive: Senior Drivers Get A Bad Rap", December, 7, 2014
Senior drivers, defined as those 65 and older, often get a bad rap. In fact, they may be some of the most safety-conscious motorists on the roads.
Seniors driving may conjure up images of white-haired old fogies crawling along in the left lane at a tortoise’s pace.
Or it may bring to mind such high-profile horrors as the one in July 2003 when an 86-year-old man accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake and plowed into people at a farmers market in Santa Monica, Calif.
The incident...
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Safety Through Infographics- December 03, 2014 3220
Feeling nervous about your Driving Test? Don’t worry.
Here are “10 Common Mistakes to Avoid on the Road Test," which will make it easier for you to prepare and pass it with confidence.
The driving test is the most important step toward obtaining your driver’s license. While it takes a lot of practice to get ready for the road test, knowing what are the most common mistakes people make during the test will help you to test yourself and know if you are ready.
1. Feeling Stressed and Nervous during the test
Stress is huge; it can take a confident, competent driver and turn him to mush. Stressed people... -
FAQ / Ask The Expert- December 03, 2014 91
Driving your car while the roads are snowy and icy can be a stressful ordeal. While some vehicles are well-suited for the snow, some are not and require preparation and know-how to keep the car under control.
Steps:
- Get your car serviced regularly. Preventive maintenance is key. Make sure your battery, cooling system, and windshield wipers are in tip-top shape. You’ll spend less money servicing your car than you’ll spend towing and fixing it if your car gives out while you’re on a dark, snowy road.
- Buy snow tires or add chains to your existing tires if you live in a very snowy climate. Snow...
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Safety Community- December 02, 2014 28
The Power to Save Lives Fits Right on your Keychain this GivingTuesday with #KidsAndCars.org
This holiday season, give family and friends a gift that’s as meaningful as it is powerful: a portable tool that saves lives in a second. In honor of Giving Tuesday, KidsAndCars.org is putting emergency safety in the hands of drivers everywhere with resqme™. A window breaker and seat belt cutter, this made-in-the-USA emergency escape tool hooks right on your keychain…and makes an essential stocking stuffer.
Donate $30 to KidsAndCars.org (https://kidsandcars.org/donate.html) on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2...
