icy roads
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News Featured Stories Safety Stats- November 30, 2022 542
‘Tis that time of year again, when an extra cup of eggnog can mean the difference between life and death in a wintry storm.
Though this is a bit overly dramatic, we do take winter (and drunk) driving seriously here at RVS.
While we offer both heated systems AND driver fatigue detection systems (including an AI facial recognition dash cam in the works!) that address both of those issues, we also recommend taking preventative steps if you have to hit the road.
Going that extra mile is crucial if you live in one of these 10 states* where driving fatalities are especially high in the winter:...
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News Featured Stories Road Safety Resources & Links- February 22, 2021 82
It’s the most dangerous time of the year, and that goes double for truck drivers.
This season, we’ve witnessed the damage that winter storms can cause, especially in regions unaccustomed to snow, ice, or whiteout conditions.
Here are some common tips (and a few novel ideas) that keep safe driving top of mind for both regular vehicle and truck drivers.
Visibility
- Warm up your vehicle and cab first.
- Make sure your lights, windshield, windows, and mirrors are as clean as possible and take every chance you have to do to wipe them down.
- Invest in heated cold-proof or waterproof camera systems...
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News Featured Stories Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides Car Accident - Rear View Safety- February 15, 2021 267
Extreme weather conditions can mean more floods, more damaged roads, and higher chances of dangerous collisions. For truck drivers, those statistics remain high year-round, as they’ll spend more consecutive hours on the road in a wide range of risky conditions.
Having the best-in-class safety equipment doesn’t insulate drivers from these conditions, but it does mean that they’re better-prepared to face them and deal with the aftermath when they occur.
It’s the hair-raising (and sometimes tragic) incidents like these that make us grateful for high quality safety solutions:
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News Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides FAQ / Ask The Expert- February 08, 2016 325
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...
