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Front Brake Lights Could Drastically Diminish Road Accident Rates (bioengineer.org)
submitted 3 days 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 210 points 3 days 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.

[–] sour@feddit.org 5 points 3 days ago (24 children)

How would you do that so it isn't ugly as hell and isn't prone to misunderstanding?

[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

< and > for turns. X for brakes.

Honestly, we should focus on functionality rather than aesthetic.

[–] sour@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That doesn't answer the question. The question is how you would design it so you can look at the left side of a car, know that it's turning right and isn't prone to misunderstandings.

[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago

Up and down arrows? Up is away from you and down is towards you.

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