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Front Brake Lights Could Drastically Diminish Road Accident Rates (bioengineer.org)
submitted 2 weeks ago by floofloof@lemmy.ca to c/technology@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.bestiver.se/post/424410

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[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 204 points 2 weeks ago (64 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.

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Some of the new Kias have the rear indicators in the bumper. Why are they hiding them?

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Because the designers and marketers were given priority over the safety engineers.

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago

And anyone that drives cars ever, apparently.

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