It's hard to believe it's already September! Our new product of the month is our Simplesight™ Wireless Backup Camera System with a 5" Single Screen Monitor.

We're really proud of this one - a wireless camera system that really works at long distances even at high speeds! Taking out that trailer or fifth wheel for the last days of summer? Add this camera system to stay safe and safe money.

With its instant pair feature, the system is also perfect for fleets and trucks and trailers. Now you can swap out your trailer and pair the camera and monitor together without leaving your cab.

• 5" LED...

I can't believe summer is almost over. It seems like yesterday was January first. To celebrate the end of the season we are having a Blackvue sale. Act now to receive $20 off the DR650S one and two channel dash cameras. Use coupon code SUMMER1CH at checkout to save $20 on any DR650S-1CH. Use coupon code SUMMER2CH at checkout to save $20 on any DR650S-2CH.

Blackvue Sale

• 1 Channel Dash Cam upgraded from the DR650GW-1CH
• Full HD (1920 x 1080p) Video Recording
• Built-in WiFi - view and control camera from smartphone
• BlackVue Cloud - can be...

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows the effectiveness of advanced driver assistance systems.

According to the one part of the study, not accounting for driver demographics, stated that lane departure warning cut the fatal crash rate 86 percent. In another analysis of the study that accounted for driver demographics, the rate of all crashes was 18 percent lower for vehicles equipped with lane departure.

"This is the first evidence that lane departure warning is working to prevent crashes of passenger vehicles on U.S. roads," Jessica Cicchino, IIHS vice president...

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...

Are you going to watch the solar eclipse on August 21st? It's estimated that 7.5 million people throughout the United States will travel up to 60 miles to experience the event. This will definitely affect traffic for everyone, including truckers. Here are some useful tips.

• With many hotels, motels and campgrounds in the path of 100 percent eclipse totality booked for months, consider other nearby locations. A travel agent or online travel booking resource can help you locate a hotel with vacancy.
• “Pack your patience” and plan for congestion on roads, especially as you get closer to locations...

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...

Drowsy driving is a major problem. According to the CDC, an estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers (18 years or older) report falling asleep while driving in the previous 30 days.

A new study from the National Safety Council concludes that 43% of Americans admit they don’t get enough sleep to mitigate safety risks at work and on the road.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving was responsible for 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries, and 800 deaths in 2013. However, these numbers are underestimated and up to 6,000 fatal crashes each year may be caused by drowsy...

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...

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...

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...

I love working in such a fast-paced industry. We are constantly designing new products for use with the latest vehicles. Our latest system is designed specifically for the Chevy City Express Van.

RVS-924718-CE Backup Camera System for Chevy City Express Vans

• Mirror Monitor with 4.3" Display
• Camera Mounts Under Third Brake Light For Factory Like Install
• Distance Grid Lines for Backing Up Reference
• 170° Ultra Wide Viewing Angle and Excellent Night Vision
• Completely Waterproof Camera - IP68

This backup camera system includes our G-series color 4.3" rear view replacement mirror monitor...

5. So far this year 5 children have lost their lives due to vehicular heatstroke. According to Kids and Cars, 39 children passed away from vehicular heatstroke in 2016. The average number of child fatalities from vehicular heatstroke per year since 1998 is 37. That’s one death every 9 days.

This is an epidemic, these are not isolated events.

I’m at a loss for words. This can happen to anyone. The only thing on my mind are my nieces and nephews, my friends’ children, and my future children. We can stop this.

Kids and Cars have announced April 26^th as National Child Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness...

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...