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Rear View Safety continues to be on the cutting edge of vehicle safety technology. The Brooklyn based company, which celebrates their 10th anniversary this year, is proud to introduce the 360+ Bird’s Eye View System with lane changing cameras.

According to an estimate from the National Safety Council, as many as 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year. This is a 6% rise from 2015. Not only does the 360+ erase blind spots and assist with parking navigation on narrow roads (all other 360° systems only have these features), it is also equipped with two side cameras to help with lane...

A few days ago I saw the aftermath of a major accident right outside of Rear View Safety's main office in Brooklyn. A car hit a cyclist who was riding across Atlantic, a busy street.

There was a large crowd of people and emergency vehicles all around. I asked the crowd what had happened. The cyclist wasn't wearing a helmet and had run a red light and was struck by an SUV. I watched the paramedics place him on a stretcher and drive away. I read later that he died from the injuries.

Who Is To Blame?

The fault lies on the cyclist. He ran a light, and paid the ultimate price for it. However, the...

As older people continue driving for longer, it's becoming increasingly important that they stay safe on the roads well into old age. Fortunately, car technology is constantly improving, and there are now many features that can help older drivers stay safe on the roads and keep driving for longer.

Here's a look at some of the best features that can help to keep older drivers safer.

Lane Assist

Lane assist systems detect when the driver is moving out of their lane on the highway, and they then alert the driver by using a vibration or a light or sound.

They can be very useful on longer journeys when...

It's summertime and gas prices are going down! According to The Associated Press, the national average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline has dropped 7 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.32. The U.S. average diesel price has also dropped, down 3 cents from 2 weeks ago. That means it's time for a road trip! Here are summer road trip ideas from Outside Magazine.

American Road Trip

• Eureka, California, to Coos Bay, Oregon - Highway 1 without the crowds.

• Southern Colorado Loop - A 500-mile multisport tour.

• Grand Canyon, Arizona, to Moab, Utah - Six national parks...

Here is a recent dash cam video from California. Authorities are looking for the motorcycle driver. Who is to blame for this road rage crash?

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

Dash Cameras Protect Against Road Rage

This video is a great example of why you should have a dash camera.

Designed to mount to a vehicle's windshield and record everything seen out of the front of the vehicle, dash cameras are packed with different features. Find one that is right for you and your needs. Video quality, storage capacity, design, GPS options, and camera quantity are some features to consider when...

U.S. Representatives Tim Ryan (D-13th OH), Peter King (R-2nd NY) and Jan Schakowsky (D-9th IL) recently introduced the Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act (HOT CARS Act of 2017, H.R. 2801). The act requires technology in passenger vehicles to alert the driver when a passenger is left in the back seat.

This bipartisan initiative would prevent deaths and injuries caused by vehicular heatstroke. It is the first step to prevent this horrible problem. Reminder systems for headlights, doors, keys and seat belts already exist in many cars.

According to Kids and Cars, this year...

We've had a busy month with lots of new products and innovations. Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on Wednesday, June 14 from 2-2:30 pm EST, as he leads a webinar on Rear View Safety’s latest vehicle safety solutions Reverse your seat here.

Vehicle Safety Solutions

The webinar will include a look at our RVS-155W Wireless Backup Camera System with 5" Single Screen Monitor, part of our SimpleSight™ Series. 

• 5" LED Digital Monitor with Suction Cup Mount
• Guaranteed transmission of 100ft even at highway speeds!
• Waterproof Backup Camera with Infra-Red Night Vision
• Instant Pair...

More and more large companies and lawmakers are taking distracted driving seriously. It's about time. According to NHTSA, distracted driving killed 3,477 people in 2015. A feature in Apple's iOS11 hopes to stop this trend.

The Do Not Disturb While Driving feature disables alerts when you're on the road. The feature pops up when the phone determines you're in a moving vehicle after you've used it once. You can dismiss the feature if you're just a passenger.

Your phone will auto reply to messages that you're driving. There is an option to over ride this feature in the case of an "urgent" message...

Summertime means it's time to get out on the water! New York recently opened new ferry routes between Manhattan and Brooklyn. As a person who lives in a somewhat inaccessible part of South Brooklyn, I will use this to travel to Manhattan and the beach. It's going to be a great summer! Will you be riding or driving a boat this summer? Here are some safety tips from Discover Boating.

Safe Boating Tips

• Check the weather - Always check weather conditions before setting sail. Notice dark clouds, changing winds or sudden drops in temperature? It's time to get off the water.
• Make and follow a pre-departure...

Remember when Ford hired about 400 new mobile smartphone engineers a few months ago? They have been busy. Ford is adding Android Auto and Apply Carplay to model-year 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 infotainment software. There are a few ways you can update.

Ford SYNC 3 Update

1. Download the update over the air (OTA) with a Wi-Fi connected vehicle
2. Bring your car into a Ford dealership
3. Download the update to a USB and plug directly into car

For Carplay, users will still have to upgrade their vehicle's USB hub to make the update work properly. Visit Ford's owner support site to download the right...

This week Nissan announced the Signal Shield, a Faraday cage installed in a car's armrest. The Nissan Signal Shield blocks all WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular signals and aims to deter distracted driving.

The idea is pretty simple. Place your phone in the compartment and close the lid before you start driving. The Signal Shield will block all messages until you open the compartment, at which point wireless connections will be restored. The concept of blocking electromagnetic waves was pioneered by English scientist Michael Faraday in the 1830s.

Opening the armrest restores all connectivity. This...

I'm going back to Kansas for my cousin's wedding this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. I get to see my entire family and spend one last time in my childhood home before my parents sell it and move to a bigger city. I'm also very pumped for the open road. As I'll be driving a lot on rural roads, here are some tips from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau on how to share the road with farm equipment.

Safety Tips

• Don't Rush - You'll probably encounter agricultural equipment on rural roads. Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.
• Pass With Care - If a farmer has pulled off the road...

Now that it's nicer outside I can finally start riding my bike more. Though it's been a bit rainy here (April showers), yesterday it was perfect. I was riding to the supermarket when I saw a car accident.

Here's what happened. A cyclist ran into a car that was turning left at a stop sign. The cyclist had stopped for the stop sign (it was a four way stop) and had the right of way. They weren't seriously hurt, but a bit scraped up and definitely in shock. The driver of the car stopped and was very apologetic. The cyclist was very upset, but calmed down a bit when he realized the other driver was...

Kelly, my fiance, and I got rid of our cars shortly after we moved to New York. I really miss driving everyday. One of my brothers also lives in the city and we trade babysitting for occasionally using his car for groceries or for a weekend trip to the beach. It's a great trade. Recently he took a road trip with his family to Ohio. He took it into his local shop to get checked out before the trip. It's an old but reliable car, so he wanted to make sure everything was alright before the long drive. His car was fine, but he left the shop with peace of mind.

Car Repairs

It's always important to make...

I think it's safe to say that most of us have driven a little over the speed limit at some point in our lives. In my younger, dumber years, I know I have. I have the tickets and upset parents to prove it. But how often do you hear of a police chief issuing himself a speeding ticket? That's what happened last week in Oklahoma.

Sperry, Oklahoma Police Chief Justin Burch issued himself a $300 ticket after a dash cam video showed him driving 80 mph in a 50 mph zone. He held himself accountable and apologized on the department's Facebook page.

Dash Cameras

This story just reaffirms the importance of...

It's here. It's finally here! Spring (arguably the best season) is here. The weather in New York is warm enough for me to ride my bike to work and the city is very much alive. The parks and playgrounds are full of children (and adults!) enjoying the great weather. Of course, more sun means more people outside. Check out these Spring safety tips while you enjoy the weather.

Spring Safety

Let's start with the basics. Wear your seat belt, don't drink and drive, drive defensively, put your cell phone away, and get plenty of rest before getting behind the wheel. You knew that already. It's good to...

We live in a connected age. Every morning I play morning news on my Apple TV through my iPhone. I check my train status as I drink my morning coffee, which is on a timer. Rear View Safety's new mirrorlink technology is integrating connectivity into the auto safety solution industry.

 The Power Of Mirrorlink

The beauty of mirrolink technology is how seamlessly and effortlessly it works. You don't need a pre-existing WiFi or internet connection. The monitor creates a mirrorlink WiFi network. Navigate your trip, select and listen to music, play games on your monitor, or browse the web, all with...

How many bridges do you cross every day? According to a new report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) just over 9% of bridges nationwide are "structurally deficient."

The organization have created an interactive map showing info on each state and which bridges are deficient or sufficient. You can also toggle to a congressional district map. The map also shows proposed bridge work, how many daily crossings a bridge has and other interesting information. How does your state rank?

Don't change your spring road trip route just yet. A "Structurally deficient" grade...