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Turn signal monitor

Category: New Safety Features
Responses: 3 (1 in support, 0 neutral, 2 in opposition)
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I've noticed that more and more drivers are failing to signal when making turns, even at dangerous intersection or in places where it's not obvious that they are intending to make a turn.

The idea is to use GPS systems to track the car's movements.

When the driver makes a left-hand turn of greater than 70 degrees and has made a proper signal, the driver gets a short vibration massage from the driver's seat.

When the driver has failed to signal, the car applies a light electric shock to the driver's seat.

Hugh R Heinsohn

hughrheinsohn, Nov 19 2003

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Woe betide he who has to take a windy road home.

Jack, Nov 20 2003

What happens when you go down a mountain switchback?

However, on the flip side your idea could work. If a person leaves their blinker on for 1/4 mile, then they would get an audible signal (shock if it is on for 1 mile).

Idea Chasseur, Nov 21 2003