g0rsq said:
Why the common need to turn off the pedestrian warning sounder?
From inside the car i cant hear if it is on or off, even with the windows wound down!
I don't think I could live with the consequences if someone stepped out in front of the car because they couldn't hear it after I had turned the sounder off!
What would an insurance company say, or the police for that matter, if someone one was seriously hurt because you switched off a safety device!
Yes free choice and all that, but whats the actual point in turning it off?
Peter
I can hear it within the car with all the doors and windows shut, I turn it off because:
1 - It distracts my driving, it sounds as if a wheel bearing is going / a stone is stuck in the calliper / or there is something wrong with the vehicle
2 - With it off I am superdooper aware of pedestrians
3 - It also disables at 22mph anyway, see point '2'
4 - With it off, pedestrians learn that they need to consider electric cars, many of which don't have this sound
5 - The Model S etc don't have these sounds
6 - It is not a legal requirement
7 - It doesn't make a noise when the vehicle is stationary so for those standing in front of the car it is a bit pointless
8 - The daytime running lights are a visual clue that the vehicle is on and running
9 - In a multi-story car park the headlights switch on
10 - With it on pedestrians step into the road anyway ...
11 - With it off pedestrians step into the road anyway ... (see point '2')
12 - Many other vehicles don't make a noise, bike, electric moped, etc why are pedestrians stepping into the road without looking?