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We've had a busy year. In 2017 Rear View Safety has released over 40 new products, including the SimpleSight™ Wireless Series and the 360+ Bird’s Eye View Camera System. The company is proud to announce the 2018 product catalog. View the 2018 product catalog here.

SimpleSight™ Series

The innovative SimpleSight™ Wireless Series feature a 100’ digital wireless range guaranteed to work at highway speeds. The RVS-155W SimpleSight™ Wireless Backup Camera System with 5” Single Screen Monitor includes a Furrion adapter that mounts to a Furrion pre-wire kit. The SimpleSight™ series also includes the dual...

Are you one of the estimated 51 million Americans traveling more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving weekend? I'm heading to my brother and sister-in-law's apartment in Red Hook, Brooklyn for a small Thanksgiving meal. I look forward to spending the day cooking, eating, and playing games. We have a lot to be thankful for. If you are traveling, leave early and plan ahead.

A National Safety Council analysis concludes that an estimated 421 could be killed and another 48,500 serious injured in car accidents during the Thanksgiving holiday period, 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday night.

American Trucking Association's...

Rear View Safety’s RVS-96D is a 9” LED digital color monitor. The monitor can connect and view six cameras simultaneously, and records all video connected with a built-in DVR.

An included GPS receiver records vehicle location as well as speed. The monitor also includes trigger wires for each of the camera ports, a touch screen to control settings, and multiple viewing options.

RVS-96D

• 9" LED Digital Color Display
• 6 Channel - connect and view 6 cameras
• Split Screen - view multiple cameras at once
• Built-in DVR - record all cameras connected
• GPS Module - record vehicle speed and location

A recent video by YouTube channel Roadcams proves the effectiveness of Volvo's Automatic Emergency Braking Technology (AEB). The shocking footage shows a semi missing a running child running into traffic after being dropped of at a bus stop. This technology saved a child's life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=cJ4qhLNYKf4

The truck misses the child, thanks to a combination of the child changing direction and the advanced AEB system.  These systems detect an impending forward crash in time to avoid a collision. They system first warns the driver to take corrective action to avoid...

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...

We had a great time at Buscon! We had a booth setup featuring bus safety solutions and Jerry the Giraffe who was displaying the brand new 360+ system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNTgqL1VK68

It's that time of year again! daylight saving time comes to an end on Nov, 5th, so it's time to "fall back." Here are some tips from the National Safety Council on driving at night.

• Aim your headlights correctly and make sure they’re clean.
• Dim your dashboard.
• Look away from oncoming lights.
• If you wear glasses, make sure they’re anti-reflective.
• Clean the windshield to eliminate streaks.
• Slow down to compensate for limited visibility and reduced stopping time.

The risk of drowsy driving also increases at night. Rear View Safety offers a variety of Driver Fatigue Systems to predict driver drowsiness...

"#Stoponred" is the theme of this years National School Bus Safety Week, October 16-20. The theme was chosen from the winner of a safety poster the year before.

The week is for parents, students, motorists, school administrators, school bus operators to discuss the importance of bus safety. School districts throughout the country and also Canada observe National School Bus Safety Week the third full week of October every year.

In addition to events on the subject, many states are cracking down on drivers who don't "#StopOnRed." From 2014-2016, over 4,000 drivers in Ohio were convicted of failing...

A new study by Consumer Reports states that hot cars can be a threat for children year round, not just during the summer months.

Testing showed that the temperature inside a car reaching more than 105° F in just an hour, even with a temperature outside of 61°F.

"Temperatures that might seem comfortable for adults can quickly become dangerous for children," said Orly Avitzur, M.D., medical director for Consumer Reports in a statement. "And elderly passengers who can't care for themselves, or those with cognitive problems, can also be at risk if they're left in a car on even a mild day."

An Epidemic...

The U.S Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 2017 grants have been announced. The company has awarded over $70 million in grants to educational institutes as well as individual states to strengthen commercial motor vehicle safety.

“These grants will further assist state and local officials in their efforts to prevent commercial motor vehicle crashes and injuries each year, and have the potential to save hundreds of lives.” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao in a press release.

“In addition, the Department is proud to recognize the sacrifices...

Oregon's new distracted driving law goes into effect Oct. 1st. House Bill 2597 passed earlier this year, and includes a stricter ban on phone use while driving with higher fines that quickly escalate.

https://youtu.be/rKLhqiuT7Gs

Closing Loopholes

The new law fixes a loophole in a 2009 version, which bans calls/texting, but includes nothing about navigation apps or games. The new version prohibits drives from using ANY phone function that requires holding or touching. You can use the phone to activate a preprogrammed route, but not to type in an address.

As shown below, Oregon is the 22nd state...

I've been excited to see what Blackvue would come up with next. Introducing the Blackvue DR750S-2CH 2 Channel Dash Camera (WiFi). This advanced two channel dash cam upgraded from the DR650S-2CH. The full HD dash camera features two Sony STARVIS™ image sensors, enhanced night vision, high temperature endurance, and low power consumption.

DR750S-2CH

• 32GB, pre-order other models
• 2 channel dash cam upgraded from the DR650S-2CH
• Sony STARVIS™ image sensors
• Dual channel full HD dash camera
• Built-in WiFi - view and control camera from smartphone
• BlackVue Cloud - can be tracked and viewed remotely...

I can't believe summer is over! Last week we announced the winner of our $500 summer raffle. Thanks to everyone who entered, we were humbled by such a large response. Click below to see a video of the final drawing, I had to scale it down because we had so many applicants!

Summer Raffle

Summer Raffle Winner

Thanks again to everyone who entered, and be sure to like us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube for more contest announcements.

We have seen some interesting vehicle patents lately. Remember the Google Waymo "flypaper" to prevent secondary impact? Last week the company patented tech that would allow a vehicle to soften in the event of a collision with a pedestrian. Now Toyota is getting into the mix with a transparent A-pillar patent.

Safety Tech

Traditionally A-Pillars create interfere with views during tight turns, a dangerous problem addressed in the patent, "Apparatuses and Methods for making an Object Appear Transparent." The technology uses mirrors to bend the image around the pillar. Read more here. This technology...

I am proud to announce the 2nd in our Simplesight™ wireless series. An innovative 3 channel system (two wired, one wireless), the RVS-355W is that's ideal for truck and trailer applications.

The base system includes a 7" LED monitor and waterproof heavy duty wireless backup camera. Up to two wired side cameras can be added to this system, making it both wired and wireless.

RVS-355W Simplesight™ Wireless Camera System

• 7" LED Digital Monitor with Suction Cup Mount
• Waterproof Backup Camera with Infra-Red Night Vision
• Two Wired inputs - Connect Up To...

I have good news and bad news. First the good news. According to a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about 91% of adults always use seat belts in the front seat. Now here's the bad news. Only 72% of adults use seat belts when they are in the back of a car.

"For most adults, it's still as safe to ride in the back seat as the front seat, but not if you aren't buckled up," says Jessica Jermakian, an IIHS senior research engineer and a co-author of the study. "That applies to riding in an Uber, Lyft or other hired vehicle, too."

Oh, it's Safer?

Why the drop? The most common...