15-05-13, 01:18 PM
(15-05-13, 12:58 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: [quote author=Lawrence link=topic=7820.msg76242#msg76242 date=1368604393]
Out of interest, how do drivers know what this means?Quote: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
I 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".
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Not sure about the legality but this has been on BMW's and Mercs for a couple of years now, basically if you brake really hard i mean really hard, the cars computer senses this and takes over, ABS etc, but also it flashes the brakes as a warning.
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