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Why haven't car manufacturers standardized automatic brake lights when a built in accelerometer detects deceleration? (self.showerthoughts)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

An accelerometer isn't a good idea; but if the car's systems are responding to a command from the driver to slow down, be that a press of the brake pedal, lifting off the accelerator in a car designed for 1-foot driving, etc. it should illuminate the stop lamps.