At 07:42 AM 3/19/99 -0800, Ryan, Richard wrote:
>There were many studies done on taxi fleets to measure the effectiveness of
>high-mounted brake lights. Those with high-mounted brake lights were
>involved in many fewer rear end accidents. The results of these studies
>were a major reason the legislation was enacted.
Actually, that's one "safety improvement" that I think has some benefit.
Obviously, if some idiot isn't looking at all, it isn't going to help. But
I DO look and it helps me, because I can look through the car ahead and see
what the guy in front of him is doing.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org
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