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I commend them for doing the test; this is an excellent idea. Sadly, the test is no good in an environment where most drivers are very undisciplined and also c

by toss1 3y ago

I commend them for doing the test; this is an excellent idea. Sadly, the test is no good in an environment where most drivers are very undisciplined and also confused about the tests (e.g., mistaking "minimum" for "maximum"), and there is insufficient time for retraining and habituation. I'm sure it could work, but it probably requires a far more educated and disciplined approach to driving.

porkbeer 3y ago
Nah, I think a real world test is the only practical one.
- toss1 3y ago
  I agree, a real world test is key. But as structured, the test was doomed to fail. It would need more groundwork & education, probably A/B testing of signs to eliminate min/max confusion (e.g., would a sign saying "Speed only 65-75mph" be better than the "Speed 10mph minimum"), TV public relations campaign and even advertising about the test, etc. Maybe some of this happened, but it wasn't evident from the article