Chevy Volt Equipped With Driver-Controlled Low Horn Audio Signals
Electric cars are great for addressing the issues surrounding alternative power for vehicles but like anything, they are not exempt from some areas. They will be quieter and eco-friendly but the safety of disabled people may be in question. This pertains for that issue on blind people who are walking the streets. The issue was first hurled at the Nissan Leaf which added futuristic noises at low speeds to warn pedestrians. Now the Chevy Volt has announced its own initiative, adding low horn audio signals that will be controlled by drivers.
On one hand, the Leaf has shown to be safer considering it makes sounds wherever it is though a bit irritating. The Chevy Volt leaves it up to the driver but some questions in mind such as driver responsibility comes into mind especially if they don’t keep their eyes on the road. Well there is always a loophole somewhere and hopefully they don’t pop out once these cars are in the streets.
(Source) Crunchgear
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