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ClydeFrog · January 14, 2014, 07:20 PM

I agree with parts of the last post.
Aside from safe driving & common sense/good judgement, a few improvements or modifications could help motorists too.

I was thinking that major auto makers(GM, Ford, Toyota, etc) could have new digital or computerized horn signals so motorists can honk different simple messages to each other to convey information.
"I'm backing up." "Thank you." "I'm changing lanes/passing." "My vehicle is disabled, need help." etc.
Some drivers blare their car stereos so horns or any alarm won't help.

US car makers & the auto industry in general is notorious for avoiding or lobbying against new safety features.

Would these simple steps help drivers or motorists? Sure. Will it happen anytime soon? I highly doubt it.

I'd add too, don't think road rage events or aggressive drivers are the only problem.
The former US Surgeon General; Richard Corona(a SF medic in SE Asia & trained SWAT officer) had a subject attack him as he rushed to a traffic accident to render aid. Corona was forced to shoot the violent man who attacked him. Corona was investigated by law enforcement but later cleared. The topic did come up during his formal conformation hearings before he took the US Surgeon General post.

January 14, 2014, 07:20 PM	#50
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	New vehicle horns, projected images.... I agree with parts of the last post. Aside from safe driving & common sense/good judgement, a few improvements or modifications could help motorists too. I was thinking that major auto makers(GM, Ford, Toyota, etc) could have new digital or computerized horn signals so motorists can honk different simple messages to each other to convey information. "I'm backing up." "Thank you." "I'm changing lanes/passing." "My vehicle is disabled, need help." etc. Some drivers blare their car stereos so horns or any alarm won't help. US car makers & the auto industry in general is notorious for avoiding or lobbying against new safety features. Would these simple steps help drivers or motorists? Sure. Will it happen anytime soon? I highly doubt it. I'd add too, don't think road rage events or aggressive drivers are the only problem. The former US Surgeon General; Richard Corona(a SF medic in SE Asia & trained SWAT officer) had a subject attack him as he rushed to a traffic accident to render aid. Corona was forced to shoot the violent man who attacked him. Corona was investigated by law enforcement but later cleared. The topic did come up during his formal conformation hearings before he took the US Surgeon General post.