2006-12-21 11:10:51 · 10 answers · asked by adarba66 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
so color blind people know which one is on.countries make the rules for positioning and they are different in other places
2006-12-21 11:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for color blind people like me. Though I can see red, the green looks white to me. This is not a problem, except sometimes driving in a unfamiliar place at night I get surprised by a white street light turning yellow in the distance.
Also, I believe the red, yellow green positioning is an international standard.
2006-12-21 11:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It began with the railroad signals, and migrated naturally to vehicle signals - which were originally only green/red. They maintain placement consistency to support recognition by drivers.
2006-12-22 05:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's given the most prominent position because the consequences are much worse if you miss seeing IT, than if you miss either of the other two colors.
2006-12-21 11:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is standardized. My father is color blind and that is often the only way that he knows what light is lit.
2006-12-21 11:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for the color blind. Having a pattern in place for them is a safety mechanism.
2006-12-21 11:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by Heyhey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is natural to look at the top to bottom when looking at things and in the English language you are taught to read from right to left hope this makes sense
2006-12-21 11:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by CHRISTOPHER B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so color blind people know which light is on. seriously, that's why.
2006-12-21 11:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For color blind people like me.
2006-12-21 11:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mad Dog Johnson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has to go some where
2006-12-21 23:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋