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Front Brake Lights Could Drastically Diminish Road Accident Rates (bioengineer.org)
submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.bestiver.se/post/424410

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[–] [email protected] 201 points 1 day ago (59 children)

By signaling to oncoming traffic and vehicles approaching from the side, a front brake light provides an essential visual cue that a car is slowing down or preparing to stop. When the light is extinguished, it indicates that a stationary vehicle might initiate movement. According to Tomasch, this visual feedback can significantly truncate the reaction time for other road users, leading to shorter stopping distances and consequently diminishing the likelihood of accidents.

Sounds reasonable. Personally I just want front turn signals to be visible from the opposite side again.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago (13 children)

Theres a saying in computer stuff that applies nicely here. PEBKAC, problem exists between keyboard and computer...turn signals have to be turned on, no amount of engineering can fix bad driving.

[–] [email protected] 43 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Heads up, it’s actually keyboard and chair, not keyboard and computer

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

Dang it, sometimes I just type stuff and dont think about what I typed (the irony of what I was writing out)

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