I have always questioned why there seems* to be so much freedom to design head lights, turn signals and break lights how ever the manufacturer pleases. When these Visual Signals are essential communication tools to other drivers.
*Note: I am sure there are some standards but every year I see a new vehicle on the road reinventing the shape, color, location and intensity of those signals.
Good article and topic!
Maybe I am just getting old but...
I have always questioned why there seems* to be so much freedom to design head lights, turn signals and break lights how ever the manufacturer pleases. When these Visual Signals are essential communication tools to other drivers.
*Note: I am sure there are some standards but every year I see a new vehicle on the road reinventing the shape, color, location and intensity of those signals.
Yes! Totally agree! When I'm confused what a turn signal is telling me, it no longer becomes an effective signal.
Presumably like you, I've long thought greater standardization, especially in the cockpit, would lead to safer vehicles.
Last year I read "unsafe at any speed" which was written have a century ago. I was surprised to see Nader advocating for the exact same thing.