Comments by "Adrian McLean" (@adrianmclean9195) on "American Reacts to Something American Cars Get WRONG (But Europe Gets Right)" video.

The penny has dropped: I was always told that the third eye level brake light was introduced because it reduced rear end accidents in the US studies by the highway institute thingy. Now I'm thinking it was actually the lighting system in the US - that was causing the accidents. ?
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His argument is correct, as the Chevy Volt is actually an Opel - in Germany: Opel designed and engineered this car, so it is European ! Australia's version was called a Holden. Therefore, Chevrolet DIDN'T save money on CHANGING the lights from European style to the US, but cost them money, as they had to modify them. The mind boggles.
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@LemmyD_from_Germany I think it was a Citroen Zsara idea. Peugeot own Citroen and now own Opel/Vauxhall, under Stellantis. The Germans had to be different and just make their hard braking, via making the brake lights flash really quickly. I think the French version is more effective and distinct. Renault does the hazard lights as well, but makes them flash twice as fast.
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@vanesag.9863 That's, okay - I can't speak another language - so your doing better than me. 🙂
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There were, so many things that car makers from overseas, had to change to suit the US market/regulations: it's why the US has missed out on so many cars, over the years because of cost. The quad headlight thingy, larger bumpers, lights, seatbelts etc.
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Good old SAAB - I blame GM for their demise - they bought them and spat them out - SAAB refused to lower it's standards to GM's. Caused problems.
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@marco_grt4460 Excellent point 👍
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@Paraegg YOU ARE WRONG - DO YOUR RESEARCH - it is an OPEL design!!!!!!!! If you read the history - from Europe, not the US - you will see where it originates from !!
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@Marcus21H yes, I'm aware of that - but articles will show that the original concept and engineering was of Opel, not GM in the US. GM US took it over. As for GM "owning" things, that doesn't impress me - just makes those that aren't American, want to throw up - Holden is an Australian thing, regardless of who " buys " it.
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@vanesag.9863 They certainly could - but I think it is mostly a design thing. Some cars have "repeater" indicators on their side, usually on the quarter panel, which alerts drivers/pedestrians to the side of the car. I think this is a good idea. Perhaps having them mounted on the exterior rear view mirrors helps in vision terms, as they are higher up.
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Yep - equinox sold in Australia - and has the amber indicator bulb. The American lightning system, is not legal here. Can someone also explain why some American cars have those orange lights that come on with the engine and are repeated on the side of the car - I have never known what they are for. Must make this whole thing, even more ridiculous.
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No - the clear lens looks best - it simply needs to have an amber bulb - like a lot of cars do today. The advantage of clear lens indicators, is that the difference between when they are on as opposed to when they are off, is more distinct and better to see in daylight and harsh light. Orange, just becoming brighter is not as effective. Slightly fogged/smoked is even better.
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