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Old 12-08-2010, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HuskyMan View Post
There has been some discussion concerning which is safer: Traffic lights or STOP SIGNS. It appears a stop sign with a flashing light is the ultimate safety device. The flashing light tends to get people's attention and the actual STOP on the sign conveys the command. I've seen studies that have shown when a four way STOP SIGN intersection is replaced with traffic lights, accident rates soar. I wonder why?
Because traffic lights give the impression of taking away freedom - whereas stop signs allow you to remain in control.
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