Flashing Green Light System in Estonia Raises Questions About Driver Behavior Traffic expert Sulev Sannik has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Estonia’s flashing green light system, implemented at some traffic intersections. The system, intended to prompt drivers to slow down before a yellow light, is frequently met with an increase in speed, according to Sannik. Speaking as manager of OÜ Liikluslahendus, Sannik explained that drivers often accelerate after the green light flashes, indicating a need for a more comprehensive evaluation of the system’s impact. He acknowledged that flashing green lights, particularly when combined with flashing red lights at interchanges, are a standard practice. Interchanges with flashing red lights, Sannik noted, operate without a dedicated traffic light program, a situation he considers problematic. While the flashing green light is designed to alert drivers, observations suggest drivers are not consistently responding as intended. Sannik emphasized the importance of understanding driver behavior in relation to this specific light configuration. Further research is needed to determine if the flashing green light is genuinely contributing to safer traffic flow and whether it effectively communicates the need to slow down to drivers. Topics: #drivers #light #green Post navigation Spring is coming. On Tuesday, several heat records were broken in Estonia. Spring is here? Up to 14 degrees of warmth will come on Thursday
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