3rd Brake Lamp (CHMSL)

slantsixdan said

Nope. Crash data show the central 3rd brake light significantly reduces crashes, even decades after the novelty effect wore off. This is why it's a good thing car light specifications are based on data, not guesses.

…which are illegal and unsafe, so no, don't do that (looks like it's an especially good thing car light specifications aren't based on your guesses, eh! LOL)

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Well after 30+ years in the car biz going on test drives with tens of thousands of drivers I probably have some insight into human behaviour behind the wheel . Probably 40% of them tailgate or follow to close . Most wait till the last minute to brake because they feel so secure with modern cars and never take into consideration reaction times .
Its even worse now with CMBS systems.

Go ahead and plaster 30 lights on your car... if they arent touching their brakes in time they will still hit you !