Turn signal neglect results in over twice as many crashes as distracted driving
04-30-12, 12:14 PM
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Turn signal neglect results in over twice as many crashes as distracted driving
Turn signal neglect results in over twice as many crashes as distracted driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken dead aim at stamping out distracted driving and with good reason. Last year, inattentive drivers caused around 950,000 accidents. But according to a new study by the Society of Automotive Engineers, there's another issue causing even more accidents across the country: turn signal neglect. According to their research, drivers neglect their turn signals, either by failing to turn when their signal is activated or not activating the signal at all, an astonishing 750 billion times a year. What's more, neglecting the signals may be responsible for as many as two million accidents per year.
SAE says the solution lies in the implementation of so-called "Smart Turn Signals," which use sensors to shut off turn signals before they become a safety hazard. What's more, engineers can integrate a "Turn Signal Assist" feature, which uses a vehicle information display to alert the driver if they fail to use turn signals on a regular basis or don't shut them off in a timely manner. The report says that since the system uses sensors already integrated into the stability control module, there would be no cost added to the vehicle's bottom line.
This is our skeptical face. We're major proponents of proper and consistent turn signal use, but we're bigger fans of creating smarter drivers through education than we are of building smarter cars.
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/30/t...rashes-as-dis/
04-30-12, 01:00 PM
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It happens all the time here in SoCal, people merge without using their turn signals. Even the cops do it! It's the worst when you're on the highway going about 70 and a car rips across all 4 or 5 lanes, no turn signal, just to take the exit. Pisses me off! And it happens all the time!
04-30-12, 02:33 PM
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Mine too. It's about time this was addressed. I say string em up.
But I also agree with this:
"We're major proponents of proper and consistent turn signal use, but we're bigger fans of creating smarter drivers through education than we are of building smarter cars."
But I also agree with this:
"We're major proponents of proper and consistent turn signal use, but we're bigger fans of creating smarter drivers through education than we are of building smarter cars."
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04-30-12, 04:40 PM
#8
It happens all the time here in SoCal, people merge without using their turn signals. Even the cops do it! It's the worst when you're on the highway going about 70 and a car rips across all 4 or 5 lanes, no turn signal, just to take the exit. Pisses me off! And it happens all the time!
when theres traffic, people RARELY use their turn signal, signal AFTER they change lanes
or signal for half a second, turn it off, then change lanes. the worst part is most peoples turn signals are out or dont even work then again though, DEFENSIVE driving does work! its simple dont tailgate and keep your distance!
04-30-12, 05:04 PM
#9
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04-30-12, 05:26 PM
#11
agreed, this is so common in socal especially the 91 freeway that ive gotten use to it.
when theres traffic, people RARELY use their turn signal, signal AFTER they change lanes or signal for half a second, turn it off, then change lanes. the worst part is most peoples turn signals are out or dont even work
when theres traffic, people RARELY use their turn signal, signal AFTER they change lanes
or signal for half a second, turn it off, then change lanes. the worst part is most peoples turn signals are out or dont even work 
. I have to follow up with him to see if he replaced it.
05-01-12, 11:19 AM
#12
This brings back memories when I was hit when the car next to me merged into my car. Luckily the mirror was the only thing broken but I made sure to upgrade that mirror to have the heating element and everything just to teach the driver a lesson since they were paying cash to fix it.
People are stupid, much worse in the rain. I rant all the time going to LA every week. Gets even worse in the 626 area when I visit my girlfriend
People are stupid, much worse in the rain. I rant all the time going to LA every week. Gets even worse in the 626 area when I visit my girlfriend
05-01-12, 01:32 PM
#14
This brings back memories when I was hit when the car next to me merged into my car. Luckily the mirror was the only thing broken but I made sure to upgrade that mirror to have the heating element and everything just to teach the driver a lesson since they were paying cash to fix it.
People are stupid, much worse in the rain. I rant all the time going to LA every week. Gets even worse in the 626 area when I visit my girlfriend
People are stupid, much worse in the rain. I rant all the time going to LA every week. Gets even worse in the 626 area when I visit my girlfriend
05-01-12, 01:39 PM
#15
Lexus Test Driver
that made my day. One thing I do find as annoying, is someone keeping their turn signal on after switching lanes. It is like wtf?! There should be a timer on those things!