Congratulations, Mini, you made the stupidest turn signals ever (jalopnik.com)

Article summary

The article discusses the design of the turn signals on the Mini car, which feature a Union Jack pattern with three segments that blink to indicate a turn, forming an arrow that points in the opposite direction of the turn. The author finds this design to be confusing and illogical. The design is intended to highlight the car's British heritage, and the manufacturer claims that it should not cause any trouble for drivers to understand. However, the author disagrees and thinks that the design is a deliberate attempt to be different, but not in a good way.

Main themes

• turn signal design
• car safety
• regulations
• design choices
• customer feedback
• car-buying process
• cultural differences

What commenters say

• The turn signal design is confusing and may cause problems for drivers who are not familiar with it.
• The design is a result of stricter US regulations on turn signal light surface area.
• The Union Jack pattern is not a good choice for turn signals because it can be misleading.
• The design is not a problem and drivers will easily understand the intended turn direction.
• The manufacturer's claim that customers have not complained about the design is not convincing because customers may not be aware of the issue or may not care.
• The design is a deliberate attempt to be different and stand out, but it is not a good idea.
• The turn signal design is a minor issue compared to other problems with the car-buying process.
• The car-buying process in the US is different from that in Europe, where customers typically order cars to spec and wait for delivery.