There is probably a loopy law against it here, something like moving billboards being illegal because they distract drivers.

Rikkitic:

 

There is probably a loopy law against it here, something like moving billboards being illegal because they distract drivers.

 

 

 

the least they could do it run PIP with whats ahead on one side, and Keeping up with the kardashians on the other side so we dont get bored on a long trip.

If the vehicles in the video were following at a safe distance, they'd actually be able to see oncoming traffic without getting in the poo. They'd also have a good amount of road to get up to a good speed to overtake, rather than starting their overtake maneuver at the same speed of the vehicle they're trying to overtake. The extra distance between them and the truck also gives some room to abort the maneuver should they decide there's not enough safe road to pass after all.

timmmay:

 

Would truckies really pay for this? Looks pretty useful, so long as it's visible say in direct sunlight, and doesn't blind cars behind them in the dark.

 

Charge for advertising banners along the top and/or bottom to defray the cost.

I can see these drivers running up the rear of the trucks, because they're too busy watching the screens and don't see the truck stopping!

From 2015:

Vehicle crashes in NZ 2015

Crashes (not deaths) involving trucks or buses where Overtaking or Lane Change was the Movement Classification - 78.

Total Crashes involving buses and trucks - 800

Total Crashes involving cars, utes, SUVs, vans and taxis (which will include cross over with trucks value above) - 12,601

So yes - there is a technology solution to help with reducing the number of crashes by up to 78 (potentially) - but perhaps we should focus elsewhere - like:

Alcohol (1174) or Speed (1696) - again with crossover.

SepticSceptic:

 

Personally, I'd rather see wheel spray-mitigtaion devices made compulsory for trucks.

 

Passing an 18-wheeler and trailer combo on a wet day, even on the motorway, with a damn river of water being sprayed up over the traffic, and no amount of furiously flapping wipers will get rid of the deluge.

 

On a non-motorway highway, it's damn nigh impossible to pass, as you cannot see through the spray.

 

 

 

Why these scrubbers are not compulsory already is almost beyond my understanding. It is not just about passing them, but having been on a motorbike going past one of these monsters coming the other way with what is basically a wall of water going right across my lane I can tell you it is a real pucker moment... especially since you can't tell if someone behind them is going to chance it and try to pass them....

SepticSceptic:

 

Personally, I'd rather see wheel spray-mitigtaion devices made compulsory for trucks.

 

Passing an 18-wheeler and trailer combo on a wet day, even on the motorway, with a damn river of water being sprayed up over the traffic, and no amount of furiously flapping wipers will get rid of the deluge.

 

On a non-motorway highway, it's damn nigh impossible to pass, as you cannot see through the spray.

 

 

 

I recall seeing long long ago on a BBC program called Tomorrow's World (this would be at least 25 years ago) spray flaps with a sort of nylon 'grass' on the inner, wheel-facing surface. Apparently that caught much of the water before it could become spray.

Amazingly, those flaps can be seen on trucks all over Europe (Tomorrow's World often had brilliant things you never heard of again! This was not one of those) so I wonder are they available here? 

Stu:

 

I can see these drivers running up the rear of the trucks, because they're too busy watching the screens and don't see the truck stopping!

 

You could instantly replace the image with a big flashing "BRAKING!" message when the truck driver presses the brake pedal.

davidcole:

 

Rikkitic:

 

There is probably a loopy law against it here, something like moving billboards being illegal because they distract drivers.

 

 

 

 

the least they could do it run PIP with whats ahead on one side, and Keeping up with the kardashians on the other side so we dont get bored on a long trip.

 

The TV screen in Range Rover dashboards has a cover on it that prevents the driver from seeing the image when the vehicle is moving but still allows the passenger to see it - the driver can see the sat nav at the same time. Perhaps we could adapt that so that you can see the Kardashians when behind but as you move left, the view becomes the road ahead...! 

Just think of the new market it could open up for selling advertising space on them screens. 

Yeah, more distractions.

Just learn how to drive properly.

SepticSceptic:

 

Personally, I'd rather see wheel spray-mitigtaion devices made compulsory for trucks.

 

Passing an 18-wheeler and trailer combo on a wet day, even on the motorway, with a damn river of water being sprayed up over the traffic, and no amount of furiously flapping wipers will get rid of the deluge.

 

On a non-motorway highway, it's damn nigh impossible to pass, as you cannot see through the spray.

 

You sure that's water? I'm thinking long-haul stock truck. 

Eeeeewwwww. 

Geektastic:

 

davidcole:

 

Rikkitic:

 

There is probably a loopy law against it here, something like moving billboards being illegal because they distract drivers.

 

 

 

 

the least they could do it run PIP with whats ahead on one side, and Keeping up with the kardashians on the other side so we dont get bored on a long trip.

 

 

 

 

The TV screen in Range Rover dashboards has a cover on it that prevents the driver from seeing the image when the vehicle is moving but still allows the passenger to see it - the driver can see the sat nav at the same time. Perhaps we could adapt that so that you can see the Kardashians when behind but as you move left, the view becomes the road ahead...! 

 

Wouldn't her bottom obscure the entire field of view?

Next time you are behind a truck have a look at the grime on the back panel.

A monitor like this woudl quickly get dirty/wet.  I also wouldn't trust it - it's a wireless system and therefore potentially subject to lag.

I strongly agree with the suggestion of side flaps on trucks to minimise spray.

Beyond that just learn to drive or don't overtake outside of passing lanes.