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  #1642875 29-Sep-2016 18:19
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I think some of the other new technology such has low speed collision control,  lane guidance and other new systems, alone. Electronic stability control is far more important, and saves far more lives.

 

But this would still be a good tool, but suspect very costly to implement and keep maintained. I can imagine it getting stuck and freezing on a frame, and giving the person the incorrect impression that the road is clear when not. Who would be liable if that occurred.

 

This issue also only affects those who overtake large trucks on single lane roads. Many people never take that risk, and in NZ we do usually have areas to the sides of road where trucks will pull over. Most truck drivers in NZ are also very considerate. You always get the odd one who isn't, but if they are holding up traffic intentionally, then police could pull them over and ticket them, as slow drivers are supposed to pull over and let drivers through.




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  #1642881 29-Sep-2016 18:33
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MikeAqua:

 

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. 

 

Finally a use for those blighters eagerly "washing" windscreens at busy intersections! Truck Butt washers!





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  #1642882 29-Sep-2016 18:46
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Don't disparage the window washers. We have one in Hastings. He looks rough but works hard, is unfailingly polite, never pushes, and I for one (along with many others) welcome him. 

 

 





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  #1642883 29-Sep-2016 18:50
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You're lucky, @Rikkic. He's not the norm.





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  #1642885 29-Sep-2016 18:57
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Won't this be redundant in a few years when self driving cars take over (hopefully only the driving and not the world)?


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  #1642888 29-Sep-2016 19:10
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What makes you think that the self driving cars will choose to only stick with driving? wink

 

Once they're hooked into everything and trusted to run it all they'll see all people as a threat.


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  #1643036 30-Sep-2016 03:46
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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.

 

 

Most truckies wouldnt as (I would guess) most trucks on NZ roads are owner-drivers.

 

However I could see mainfreight being a leader with something like this.





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  #1643038 30-Sep-2016 04:05
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I think a more realistic solution is to put up these billboards:

 

A prime candidate area is the napier-taupo road where there is a 32km stretch of windy road with only one short passing area, followed by a further 42km length of straight roads where there are no passing lanes and its impossible to pass because most trucks wont use hibeam at night so you cant see far enough ahead of them to tell if its safe to pass.

 

By using billboards that specifically refer to trucks, caravans and trailers, it reminds the drivers that the rules also apply to them and just because they are big and slow doesnt mean they can hold up others.

 

 

 

 

 





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  #1643064 30-Sep-2016 07:20
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Looks flash, but has some fundamental problems that probably won't be overcome anytime soon. The first is the regulations around lighting that would prohibit this right away in respect of moving signs on vehicles and what colors are allowed to be displayed to the rear, this all boils down to an increased risk of distraction.  The other is liability if something goes wrong.  Under H&S and transport law the trucking company could be liable if the system stuffs up leading a driver to make the wrong decision.  I doubt any company would buy into that.   





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  #1643585 1-Oct-2016 00:41
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scuwp:

 

Looks flash, but has some fundamental problems that probably won't be overcome anytime soon. The first is the regulations around lighting that would prohibit this right away in respect of moving signs on vehicles and what colors are allowed to be displayed to the rear, this all boils down to an increased risk of distraction.  The other is liability if something goes wrong.  Under H&S and transport law the trucking company could be liable if the system stuffs up leading a driver to make the wrong decision.  I doubt any company would buy into that.   

 

 

 

 

Which is why it would need to be a legal requirement not a voluntary action. It still seems better than not doing it to me - the risks, given the odd inability NZ drivers have to simply wait patiently until overtaking is safe, do not appear worse than the status quo.






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  #1643688 1-Oct-2016 10:18
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I was driving home on State Highway 50 a few weeks ago when the sun was shining brightly and the sky was blue and visibility was high. I had my lights on anyway but all this did not stop some moron from pulling out into my lane from behind a truck. I had to hit the brakes hard while he came at me until he finally decided that maybe this was not a good time to overtake. There were no other vehicles on the road in any direction, just the truck, the idiot and me. It was a clear and sunny day. The road was a long straight stretch. I had my lights on. All the moving billboards in the world would not have made any difference to that f-wit. He was either stoned, asleep, or blind. I'm glad I had my lights on but even with that he spent a long time heading towards me (it was one of those moments when everything slows down) before he finally pulled back in behind the truck.

 

 





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