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Old 02-06-2007, 08:30 AM   #1
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OT car design peeves: integrated signal/headlights & inboard signals

Peeve #1: current styling (and possibly bean counting) over functionality & safety has many manufacturers integrating the turn signal and headlight into a single unit.

Isn't it obvious that physically separating the two light sources increases visibility of the turn signal through greater contrast? And thus safety? Duh.

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Peeve #2: (somewhat related). Manufacturers who place the front turn signals inboard of the headlight. Ford comes to mind as particularly guilty of this mistake.

Makes it impossible to see signals in a "line" of approaching traffic until either you or the approaching car are close enough (too close) that there's an unobstructed sight line to the signal light.

VERY Guilty:

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