Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 July 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: If he will investigate the use of directional arrows at traffic signals with the objective of simplifying decision making for older drivers.

Answer: Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will investigate the use of directional arrows at traffic signals with the objective of simplifying decision making for older drivers. [9296] Ms Jackson: Work is being done to increase the conspicuity of traffic signals, including those with directional arrows, particularly in adverse viewing conditions. Some trials are under way to assess improvements that can be made to directional arrow signalling at more complicated junctions. Such improvements would help all drivers.

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