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Old 06-01-2015, 08:17 AM
 
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Why don't North American cars require side turn signals on all vehicles like they do in Europe and rest of the world? I think having side turn signals makes it safer and more visible because sometimes back and front turn signals may not be visible at all times. I know some vehicles do have, but most don't.

Europe already mandate side turn signals + only amber lights decades ago; don't know why North America is always behind when it comes to infrastructure and safety!

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Old 06-01-2015, 08:34 AM
 
Location: Fuquay Varina
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Because we don't want to. merica!
 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:37 AM
 
Location: Shady Drifter
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Because the blinking in the peripheral vision is very distracting when you're trying to text your friends.
 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:39 AM
 
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Because we don't use them anyways. I hear turn signals will be an optional add-on in 2016. Part of the premium safety package for most vehicles
 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:40 AM
 
Location: On the Chesapeake
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What are turn signals?
 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:44 AM
 
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What are turn signals?
 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:45 AM
 
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That looks like crap.
 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:47 AM
 
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That looks like crap.
They could also be mounted on the side mirrors...
 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:48 AM
 
Location: Montgomery County, PA
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Here is an idea.

 
Old 06-01-2015, 08:48 AM
 
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They could also be mounted on the side mirrors...
Which is already being done, and has been for several years.

The easy answer to why it's not done is that they're not required.
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