{"id":601853,"date":"2023-12-20T21:20:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T18:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/"},"modified":"2023-12-20T21:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T18:20:26","slug":"california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/","title":{"rendered":"#California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Oo7uKsSPUs0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Even though it\u2019s been nearly a decade since self-driving tech made it to our cultural forefront, we\u2019re still in the process of figuring out how to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> safer, how to implement it in current urban setups, and more importantly, how to successfully legislate it. There\u2019s always a moral conundrum with who is to blame if a self-driving car hits a pedestrian (the driver or the algorithm), but Mercedes-Benz <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roached this problem laterally by asking the question: How can pedestrians tell if a car is driven by a human or an algorithm? The answer comes in the form of a colored light. Regulators in California and Nevada have approved Mercedes\u2019 use of a turquoise blue indicator (on the front, sides, and back) to help pedestrians and other cars know when the vehicle is being controlled autonomously.<\/p>\n<p>Designer: Mercedes-Benz<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-467890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/467889\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2023\/12\/20\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/467889\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s paint the picture: currently, U.S. cars typically sport three light colors \u2013 white for headlights and reverse lights, red for brake and rear lights, and amber for turn signals. Enter Mercedes-Benz, breaking the mold with its turquoise blue lights, a feature that will activate when their cars are driving autonomously.<\/p>\n<p>The lights are part of Mercedes\u2019 \u201cDrive Pilot\u201d system, a conditionally autonomous technology. It\u2019s legal only in California and Nevada for now, where it\u2019s been tested. The system allows drivers to relax a bit more in traffic jams on certain highways, even letting them take their eyes off the road when the vehicle is moving at speeds below 65 km\/h. This is a leap from other driver assistance systems, like Tesla\u2019s Full Self Driving or GM\u2019s Super Cruise, which require drivers to remain vigilant.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-467891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/467889\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2023\/12\/20\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/467889\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_2.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-467891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/467889\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_2.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2023\/12\/20\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/467889\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"6683677248\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"a9c17e82b9f06b5dba8a2678-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"a9c17e82b9f06b5dba8a2678-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The choice of turquoise blue is no accident. It\u2019s distinctive, ensuring no confusion with existing car light colors, and it\u2019s different enough from the darker blue used by police and emergency vehicles. This selection is backed by the Society of Automotive Engineers, though Mercedes is the first to receive approval for its use. This innovative color will make its appearance around the taillights and headlights of the vehicles equipped with it.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-467898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2023\/12\/20\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_3.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-467898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_3.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2023\/12\/20\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>But why go to all this trouble for a color? It\u2019s all about clarity and safety. The turquoise blue lights serve as a clear signal to other road users and law enforcement that the vehicle is under full automated control. This is crucial in situations where the driver might not be looking at the road, ensuring that onlookers don\u2019t mistakenly think something\u2019s amiss. Starting early 2024, this system will be available in Mercedes S-Class and EQS models in Nevada and California, but not beyond these states just yet\u200b.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-467899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2023\/12\/20\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_4.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-467899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_4.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2023\/12\/20\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"California Regulators approve \u2018Turquoise Blue\u2019 car lights to indicate \u2018Self-driving modes\u2019\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/12\/california-regulators-approve-turquoise-blue-car-lights-to-indicate-self-driving-modes\/mercedes_drive_pilot_blue_indicators_self_driving_4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"1017606968\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"a9c17e82b9f06b5dba8a2678-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"a9c17e82b9f06b5dba8a2678-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swp-hidden-panel-wrap\" style=\"display: none; visibility: collapse; opacity: 0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swp-content-locator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"9466393889\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"vcard author\"><br \/>\n<span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Sarang Sheth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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