No indication

Have you noticed how many new cars have their front indicator lights in such a position that they cannot easily be seen? At mini roundabouts for example, if the approaching car is turning right, you cannot see the lamp, giving the impression that the driver is not indicating at all. This may not be terribly dangerous but is certainly annoying.

Asked on 24 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Yes. That's why they have repeater indicators on their sides and in their door mirrors, in pretty much the same position as the old ‘rabbit’s ear’ lever indicator of the 1940s and 1950s. But you are right. And in daytime the coming EC requirement for daytime running lights is going to obscure more front indicators and lead to a lot of crashes.

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