Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
One of my pet peeves is driving. Since I do so much, I get ticked off at a few things - goofy drivers and government goof -ups. Things like turn signals turned on WHILE doing the turn. Traffic lights every 10 feet! ETC!
Just heard about something in Europe thats called "Naked Strets" where the use of signs and signals are reduced so as to make more drivers alert instead of depending upon them. An example was an intersection in the Netherlands that averaged 4 to 5 traffic deaths a year. In 2004 they removed all the signs and converted the intersection into a roundabout. People are now not so distracted when using this intersection and actually are courteous. There has not been a single death since 2004.
So, should the US try this and those members who have knowledge of this, whats your opinion?
Just heard about something in Europe thats called "Naked Strets" where the use of signs and signals are reduced so as to make more drivers alert instead of depending upon them. An example was an intersection in the Netherlands that averaged 4 to 5 traffic deaths a year. In 2004 they removed all the signs and converted the intersection into a roundabout. People are now not so distracted when using this intersection and actually are courteous. There has not been a single death since 2004.
So, should the US try this and those members who have knowledge of this, whats your opinion?