It's hard to ignore the fact that signals can be dangerous, especially when they are a distraction while you're driving. However, autonomous cars are not makin

It's hard to ignore the fact that signals can be dangerous, especially when they are a distraction while you're driving. However, autonomous cars are not making it easy for us to navigate the roads safely. Let's take an example. Say you're driving along, and all of a sudden the traffic lights turn red. You don't want to stop, because you're in a hurry—but you also don't want to be caught in a situation where you're ignoring red lights and being pulled over by law enforcement. The problem is that both options will end badly for you: you'll end up getting in trouble with the cops or having a near-accident with other drivers. So what do you do? Well, if you were using an autonomous car, using your signal would probably be your best option—but this could actually lead to more accidents. Remember that self-driving cars are programmed not to react to things that aren't important to them—and signals, which are a vital part of driving, can be dangerous distractions in addition to being an obstruction on the road that could cause accidents with other drivers or pedestrians. So even though we know signals can be dangerous, we still need them.