Can rumble strips reduce road accidents?
Do you think the rumble strips will be effective to reduce crashes caused by drunk driving and fatigue?
Have you noticed that the yellow shoulder strips along the N2 and N3 are looking and feeling a little bumpy?
It was not by accident but a rather clever device that was created to make drivers alert. The little bumps, known as rumble strips, are used to keep drivers awake and it makes a horrendous noise for extra alertness.
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According to asphaltmagazine.com rumble strips are particularly effective in preventing accidents related to distracted driving because the strips provide warnings by sound and vibration and can reduce the severity of a crash by giving drivers time to slow down or steer away from hazards.
Do you think will be effective to reduce crashes caused by drunk driving and fatigue?
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