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NHTSA Seeks Approval for Study on Pulsating Stop Lamps and Distance Perception
WHY IT MATTERS
The outcome of this study could lead to improved safety features in vehicles, potentially reducing the number of accidents caused by poor visibility or misjudged distances.
What happened
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection request titled 'Pulsating Stop Lamps, Flashing Lights, and Distance Perception. ' This study aims to explore the effectiveness of pulsating stop lamps and flashing lights in improving distance perception for drivers.
Three comments were received in response to a previous notice, recommending consideration for motorcycles and international regulations related to 'emergency stop signals.
' Although these topics are out of scope for this research, NHTSA plans to incorporate them into the final report.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Pulsating Stop Lamps, Flashing Lights, and Distance Perception
NHTSA via the Federal Register · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · U.S. federal government publication; source-specific terms apply