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nkaminar · 01-23-2026, 12:17 PM

Just now a semi truck ran the red light as I was turning left. He was going 55 mph. I was driving my modern pickup and had my left foot posed above the brake pedal. I was able to stop in time to keep from getting hit. Scary. This is the first time I have seen a semi truck run a red light. Usually the professional drivers are better than that.

The Geezer · 01-23-2026, 01:34 PM

X2, I used this unit from Amazon. My flashing amber color light attached to the top of my spare tire. It has successfully kept tailgaters back, in addition to a "SLOW VEHICLE" red/orange triangle sign attached to the back of my trunk.

https://www.amazon.com/4-5-30V-10Amp...+Normally+Open

Bruce of MN · 01-23-2026, 04:04 PM

Check your state laws. This from 45+ years ago, but in Indiana, the triangle could only be used on vehicles going very slow, maybe different now.

IDSpud · 01-23-2026, 07:19 PM

I agree with Paul & old31...
On a more serious / safety note, I like the idea of a amber or red led light in the back. Having ridden a bike to work often in nice weather (before I retired), flashing lights front & rear gave me somewhat of an advantage making drivers notice more.

David in San Antonio · 01-23-2026, 09:32 PM

The Geezer - What does the flasher unit do?
I’ve seen some center-high mounted-signal-lights that start with a rapid on/off three or so times, then solid. Is it this?
Thanks
PS re the triangle - I’ve seen a 3-cylinder two-stroke SAAB with a rear sign: SLOW CAR, SORRY.

Y-Blockhead · 01-23-2026, 11:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by David in San Antonio

The Geezer - What does the flasher unit do?
I’ve seen some center-high mounted-signal-lights that start with a rapid on/off three or so times, then solid. Is it this?
Thanks
PS re the triangle - I’ve seen a 3-cylinder two-stroke SAAB with a rear sign: SLOW CAR, SORRY.

David, see post #14. I linked to the a flasher unit as you describefor my third brake light. Flashes three times, then solid. The speed of the flashes is adjustable.

Y-Blockhead · 01-23-2026, 11:24 PM

Here is the link to the flasher that I use. https://www.amazon.com/United-Pacifi...aps,241&sr=8-1

nkaminar · 01-24-2026, 11:04 AM

A flasher would not have saved my @$$ when the semi ran the red light. The thing that did save it was my ability to stop quickly which was due to me going slow and my left foot posed over the brake pedal. I now look to make sure traffic is stopped in both on-coming lanes. If there are vehicles there then I know it would be impossible for anyone to run the light. There is no separate right-turn lane at that location so no one would be able to go around the stopped vehicles.

Y-Blockhead · 02-03-2026, 07:37 PM

I just saw this article on flashing lights and thought I would pass it along. Some members indicated they drive with flashing lights on their cars. Take it or leave it...

https://autos.yahoo.com/safety-and-r...231000515.html

serocontra · 02-05-2026, 01:04 AM

found this one for 6v vehicles.
I installed brake and run light, and turn signals from Logo Lights. but the brake light doesnt come on when hit, dont know why. wrote the company and they never wrote back.

https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Wired-Uni...dp/B0C658NYTK/

bobv · 02-05-2026, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serocontra

found this one for 6v vehicles.
I installed brake and run light, and turn signals from Logo Lights. but the brake light doesnt come on when hit, dont know why. wrote the company and they never wrote back.

https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Wired-Uni...dp/B0C658NYTK/

I have the same, doesn't work and no reply from the seller.
I may try one on a motorcycle and see how that goes.

Albert Roussel · 02-05-2026, 10:51 AM

Hi Barners
Try measuring twice and cut once before moving from a light.

Big hammer · 02-05-2026, 11:27 AM

Driving with hazards on , flashing strobe lights , rotating yellow lights , whatever ?! Think your doing something safe ?) how many stories have you here of police , tow truck drivers, construction workers hit and or killed working alongside of highways !! I feel it makes you a target for someone to aim at ! Like putting a target on your back

Ed in Maine · 02-08-2026, 05:14 PM

I had just finished the restoration of my 1932 Coupe and was driving the car over to a neighbors house. I was about to take left turn into his driveway with hand signals. The window was down so I heard this car coming up behind me and passing me. I was really lucky, I abandoned the turn and let this guy go past me. GET TURN SIGNALS and avoid left turns by changing your route if possible. Ed

01-23-2026, 12:17 PM	#21
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A Just now a semi truck ran the red light as I was turning left. He was going 55 mph. I was driving my modern pickup and had my left foot posed above the brake pedal. I was able to stop in time to keep from getting hit. Scary. This is the first time I have seen a semi truck run a red light. Usually the professional drivers are better than that. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

01-23-2026, 01:34 PM	#22
The Geezer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: The Villages FL Posts: 204	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A X2, I used this unit from Amazon. My flashing amber color light attached to the top of my spare tire. It has successfully kept tailgaters back, in addition to a "SLOW VEHICLE" red/orange triangle sign attached to the back of my trunk. https://www.amazon.com/4-5-30V-10Amp...+Normally+Open __________________ “Finally driving a car older than me!”

01-23-2026, 04:04 PM	#23
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 2,051	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A Check your state laws. This from 45+ years ago, but in Indiana, the triangle could only be used on vehicles going very slow, maybe different now.

01-23-2026, 07:19 PM	#24
IDSpud Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Worley, Idaho Posts: 39	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A I agree with Paul & old31... On a more serious / safety note, I like the idea of a amber or red led light in the back. Having ridden a bike to work often in nice weather (before I retired), flashing lights front & rear gave me somewhat of an advantage making drivers notice more. __________________ Jim 1929 Fordor Leatherback

01-23-2026, 09:32 PM	#25
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 713	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A The Geezer - What does the flasher unit do? I’ve seen some center-high mounted-signal-lights that start with a rapid on/off three or so times, then solid. Is it this? Thanks PS re the triangle - I’ve seen a 3-cylinder two-stroke SAAB with a rear sign: SLOW CAR, SORRY. __________________ David in San Antonio Late ‘30 Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" 1931 Slant Windshield Fordor “Earl Gray” Alamo A’s Club

01-23-2026, 11:24 PM	#27
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 7,293	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A Here is the link to the flasher that I use. https://www.amazon.com/United-Pacifi...aps,241&sr=8-1

01-24-2026, 11:04 AM	#28
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A A flasher would not have saved my @$$ when the semi ran the red light. The thing that did save it was my ability to stop quickly which was due to me going slow and my left foot posed over the brake pedal. I now look to make sure traffic is stopped in both on-coming lanes. If there are vehicles there then I know it would be impossible for anyone to run the light. There is no separate right-turn lane at that location so no one would be able to go around the stopped vehicles. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-03-2026, 07:37 PM	#29
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 7,293	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A I just saw this article on flashing lights and thought I would pass it along. Some members indicated they drive with flashing lights on their cars. Take it or leave it... https://autos.yahoo.com/safety-and-r...231000515.html

02-05-2026, 01:04 AM	#30
serocontra Member Join Date: Jun 2025 Location: Close to Seattle Posts: 48	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A found this one for 6v vehicles. I installed brake and run light, and turn signals from Logo Lights. but the brake light doesnt come on when hit, dont know why. wrote the company and they never wrote back. https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Wired-Uni...dp/B0C658NYTK/ __________________ Archeo-Tech Priest of the Cult Mechanicus.

02-05-2026, 10:51 AM	#32
Albert Roussel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 9	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A Hi Barners Try measuring twice and cut once before moving from a light.

02-05-2026, 11:27 AM	#33
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,637	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A Driving with hazards on , flashing strobe lights , rotating yellow lights , whatever ?! Think your doing something safe ?) how many stories have you here of police , tow truck drivers, construction workers hit and or killed working alongside of highways !! I feel it makes you a target for someone to aim at ! Like putting a target on your back __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

02-08-2026, 05:14 PM	#34
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,223	Re: How to be safe driving your Model A I had just finished the restoration of my 1932 Coupe and was driving the car over to a neighbors house. I was about to take left turn into his driveway with hand signals. The window was down so I heard this car coming up behind me and passing me. I was really lucky, I abandoned the turn and let this guy go past me. GET TURN SIGNALS and avoid left turns by changing your route if possible. Ed