Hybrid Vehicles to Become Even More Annoying on Seattle Streets
As previously mentioned, our state contributed accident data to a recent federal traffic safety report that concluded that the Prius and other silent hybrid vehicles were striking a disproportionate share of pedestrians and cyclists. It seemed a cruel irony: Those eco-conscious Prius drivers might inadvertently cause harm to their fellow greenies. But now Chevy comes to the rescue. 
As reported by Jalopnik, the Chevy Volt hybrid now comes equipped with a chirping warning signal drivers can flick to alert those who don't hear the car coming. Certainly this is better than having a motorist honk at you, which can be so startling to a cyclist to cause, not prevent, an accident. But to be serenaded with a gently scolding "Ping ping ping" sound every time a hybrid breezes by? That would be even more annoying than the redundant old Obama bumper stickers they refuse to take off. (Dude, we know how you voted.) So here's a tip to Toyota: Let Prius drivers download custom warning tones for bikers and peds. Or let them hook up their iPods. So when we hear the music of Yanni, we'll know they're coming.
2 comment(s)
Mr. Baker says:
Problem solved:
http://tinyurl.com/ybv77kv
You are welcome, Seattle!
Posted On: Friday, Nov. 20 2009 @ 8:23PM
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Posted On: Tuesday, Dec. 8 2009 @ 3:02PM