Psychological, safety and environmental impact of the Front Braking Light

crucial aspect of transportation. Incorporating innovative elements
can play a pivotal role in reducing property damage and mitigating
health consequences in the aftermath of traffic accidents. The use of
the front brake light has, among other benefits, an environmental
impact. Its use reduces unnecessary braking and unnecessary
acceleration, thus saving fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
from road traffic. This article examines variations in the perceived
importance of integrating innovative elements in road traffic
concerning the participants' age and frequency of experience with
road traffic. A questionnaire was administered to 239 respondents for
the research, and statistical hypotheses were tested using nonparametric methods (Kruskal-Wallis test; Mann-Whitney test).
Three-quarters of the respondents positively view the introduction of
the front braking light in road traffic. The results indicate that
respondents' age and experience with the front braking light influence
their perception of the innovative element, considering it a beneficial
idea and perceiving more advantages than disadvantages for its longterm implementation in road traffic. As age and experience with the
front braking light increase, the positive perception of its contribution
to road traffic safety also rises. However, the age and experience of
the respondents with the innovative element did not significantly
affect their assessment of its impact on the smooth flow of road
traffic.