China Is Using Special Lasers On Highways To Stop Drivers From Falling Asleep
Reports indicate that this proactive strategy has notably diminished the likelihood of accidents, enhancing the safety of China's highways for all travellers.
To bolster road safety, Chinese authorities have implemented state-of-the-art laser technology on their highways.
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What happened?
A viral video circulating on social media illustrates the use of bright, flashing lights on highways as motorists navigate their vehicles. Reports indicate that this proactive strategy has notably diminished the likelihood of accidents, enhancing the safety of China's highways for all travellers.
On the microblogging platform, 'X' user Science Girl posted the video. In the caption, she wrote, "A video captured on the Qingdao¨CYinchuan Expressway displays vibrant laser lights hovering above the vehicles. Mr. Li, the person behind the camera, reported that these laser lights designed to combat fatigue quickly revitalised him and reduced his exhaustion during a prolonged nighttime."
The video has now gone viral on the social media platform. It has over 44 million views. Take a look:
Lasers being used to prevent drivers from falling asleep on Chinese highwaypic.twitter.com/j9cxdFkXBA
¡ª Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) November 6, 2023
Where and when?
It has reportedly been implemented on the highways in China, but it isn't clear when it was first initiated.
Why?
This innovative measure aims to prevent drivers from nodding off while behind the wheel.
How has the internet reacted?
The video has triggered a debate on social media. While many believe it is a great idea, others can be seen giving their own suggestions. Many even suggested how it can blind drivers.
"Better idea: randomly drop sharks onto the road, drivers stay awake by swerving to avoid them. I bet there's an even better idea out there," commented an 'X' user. Another person wrote, "Who's genius idea is it to blind the drivers? Congrats, those who aren't sleepy are now disoriented. My autistic ass would crash the car within 5 seconds."
One person mentioned, ¡°That is disorienting. I have driven a manual all my life (still have my 2005 BMW M3) and that will cause more accidents than what they are intended to solve.¡±
Take a look at some other reactions too.
Imagine being on shrooms. I would lose my mind https://t.co/x98mbqSkUq
¡ª MarLife?? (@MarLife_) November 6, 2023
Me after being blinded from going on the Chinese highway pic.twitter.com/KQGqokFTrm
¡ª ViolentFights (@ViolentFight) November 6, 2023
Who's genius idea is it to blind the drivers? Congrats, those who aren't sleepy are now disoriented. My autistic ass would crash the car within 5 seconds
¡ª ??????? ??? (@TopMGSzn) November 6, 2023
Who will it target?
The lasers will target the drivers who will appear sleepy.
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