Safety equipment back in the 50s

[Timmayy]

Ok, I found this at a flea market in Rhode Island. I couldn't stop laughing. It's a safety beacon that plugs into the cigarette lighter and attaches with a suction cup to warn other drivers that you are broke down.
Is it just me or does this scenario look like this.

Husband: We have a flat tire. I'm going to pull over and change it.

Wife: Ok honey, you do that and I'll stay here in the front seat with the safety light. wink wink.

The 50s were definitely a different time.

 

[mopar 3 B]

Just may not be a bad idea even today.

 

[Ron H]

Back then a plump spouse was preferred to serve as your airbag.

 

[BeepBeepRR]

Hey Honey? Why is the safety light strobing?

 

[PlagueOfBadgers]

Just may not be a bad idea even today.

I have these in my response vehicle and they have saved me more then once out on the interstates and back roads with low light. After seeing them work I bought some for my personal cars. You can set them to flash or steady burn. Two D batteries and lasts a long time. No more lighting road flares every 15 minutes.

 

[mopar 3 B]

Are those DOT 50 states approved and do they replace the mandatory reflective markers required for commercial vechiles?

 

[chtampa]

Ok, I found this at a flea market in Rhode Island. I couldn't stop laughing. It's a safety beacon that plugs into the cigarette lighter and attaches with a suction cup to warn other drivers that you are broke down.
Is it just me or does this scenario look like this.

Husband: We have a flat tire. I'm going to pull over and change it.

Wife: Ok honey, you do that and I'll stay here in the front seat with the safety light. wink wink.

The 50s were definitely a different time.

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That came from an Adult Book Store and it didn't have safety written on it.

 

[khryslerkid]

"She pumped, I pumped, she pumped, I pumped, then I got out and changed the flat."

 

[PlagueOfBadgers]

Are those DOT 50 states approved and do they replace the mandatory reflective markers required for commercial vechiles?

I don't think they replace the required triangles for TT's disabled on the side of the road but adding them would not hurt. They had to passed some FHWA standards because a lot of Fire Departments and EMS around my area use them but combined with road cones. I have them as a first responder for temporary advance warning on scenes until the proper safety equipment has arrived. As for personal vehicles, go for it. From my experience rain or not the led lights are bright and catch the traffics attention. I hope that helps.

 

[eldubb440]

duck and cover!

 

[PlagueOfBadgers]

Are those DOT 50 states approved and do they replace the mandatory reflective markers required for commercial vechiles?

Here are some other options.

 

[Ranger16]

Hmm, can't help but wonder if that thing vibrates.

 

[mopar 3 B]

I don't think they replace the required triangles for TT's disabled on the side of the road but adding them would not hurt. They had to passed some FHWA standards because a lot of Fire Departments and EMS around my area use them but combined with road cones. I have them as a first responder for temporary advance warning on scenes until the proper safety equipment has arrived. As for personal vehicles, go for it. From my experience rain or not the led lights are bright and catch the traffics attention. I hope that helps.

I better plan on buying some triangles to make the DOT boys happy. Also need pick up some cones. The pains of owning a commercial vehical and keeping every one safe.

 

[snakeyes]

 

[snakeyes]

 

[snakeyes]

 

[mopar 3 B]

Snakeyes have you been glass tubed or is your mind just stuck in a rut?

 

[snakeyes]

safety equipment back in the 50`s

 

[HT413]

Wow honey, back so soon?

Hey, where’s the safety beacon and why’s your skirt glowing?

 

[mopar 3 B]

safety equipment back in the 50`s

That kind of safety equipment still applies today.