If the rate of deceleration indicates a normal braking scenario, the Vololights’ two rows of four red LEDs will flash alternately at a rate of two times per second – this just alerts drivers to the fact that the motorcycle is slowing. If the bike decelerates very quickly, however, the lights will flash five times a second, letting drivers know that they have to react fast in order to avoid an accident
What do you all reckon to this??
Out of interest, how do drivers know what this means?QuoteIf the rate of deceleration indicates a normal braking scenario, the Vololights’ two rows of four red LEDs will flash alternately at a rate of two times per second – this just alerts drivers to the fact that the motorcycle is slowing. If the bike decelerates very quickly, however, the lights will flash five times a second, letting drivers know that they have to react fast in order to avoid an accident
Quote from: Lawrence on 15 May 2013, 08:53:13 amOut of interest, how do drivers know what this means?QuoteIf the rate of deceleration indicates a normal braking scenario, the Vololights’ two rows of four red LEDs will flash alternately at a rate of two times per second – this just alerts drivers to the fact that the motorcycle is slowing. If the bike decelerates very quickly, however, the lights will flash five times a second, letting drivers know that they have to react fast in order to avoid an accidentI think the idea is that it gets their attention (a flashing light is more noticable to the human eye than a steady one).I've seen a couple of cars (presumably imports) where, if the driver pushes hard on the brakes, will flash the brake lights several times before having them come on constantly, however I believe such systems are not legal for cars manufactured in the UK at the moment as the MOT requires a "steady brake light".
I thought on newer cars it puts the hazards on for extreme braking- I know the scoobies do, and this morning I saw this on a fiat 500 me thinks!