Turn signals

[ggsmith]

We recently returned to Nashville from a road trip to Palm Springs CA, our first road trip. Two months into our ownership and all is well.
A couple of problems. First while on the interstate there was a loud pop (waking my dozing wife) and I found the small triangular window (where the vent window was located during the 50's and 60's) had shattered. Looked like something had struck it which given the location behind the mirror seems almost impossible.
Secondly, I had noted that on a couple of occasions, while making a turn into a business, the vehicle behind me honked and swerved around me. Each time I had the turn signal on before making the turn. My wife had noted previously when following me that the turn signals are quite small and difficult to see. Wonder if this can be improved if it proves to be a safety issue.
Some tense moments during the trip trying to get the most range on each charge but better managed on our return trip to Nashville.
Now planning on another trip to western Canada but my wife insists that we will fly this trip as our time is limited. May try the drive in the summer when hopefully Tesla chargers will be available.

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[R.I.P.]

We recently returned to Nashville from a road trip to Palm Springs CA, our first road trip. Two months into our ownership and all is well.
A couple of problems. First while on the interstate there was a loud pop (waking my dozing wife) and I found the small triangular window (where the vent window was located during the 50's and 60's) had shattered. Looked like something had struck it which given the location behind the mirror seems almost impossible.
Secondly, I had noted that on a couple of occasions, while making a turn into a business, the vehicle behind me honked and swerved around me. Each time I had the turn signal on before making the turn. My wife had noted previously when following me that the turn signals are quite small and difficult to see. Wonder if this can be improved if it proves to be a safety issue.
Some tense moments during the trip trying to get the most range on each charge but better managed on our return trip to Nashville.
Now planning on another trip to western Canada but my wife insists that we will fly this trip as our time is limited. May try the drive in the summer when hopefully Tesla chargers will be available.

Hum. Having run in a lot of Rivian "trains", I have spent a lot of time behind other Rivians. I have found the blinkers to be very visible.

 

[dleepnw]

i can understand why it might not be visible with the full taillight bar being on, the turn signal being small, and the turn signal being red. it could definitely be missed at a glance.

 

[ggsmith]

I guess I can just blame it on the following driver for perhaps following too close and otherwise being distracted.

 

[Polar]

I guess I can just blame it on the following driver for perhaps following too close and otherwise being distracted.

They are very bright - my question is, are you possibly accidentally activating the three blink, courtesy turn signal or the full on blink until you turn turn signal?

 

[ggsmith]

This happened when I had the turn signal fully activated, not just the lane change mode but both times it was during the day with cloudy conditions.

 

[eskudo12791]

Possibly, as I experienced when I had my Telsa, the brake light wasn't kicking on when using regen. Had someone up my backside before pull alongside and tell me my brake lights were out.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

My wife had noted previously when following me that the turn signals are quite small and difficult to see. Wonder if this can be improved if it proves to be a safety issue.

No. Not without a redesign by Rivian. And even then, it may not be retrofittable. Rivian does not have a monopoly on small rear turn signals. As you drive around, take note of other current-day cars, regardless of BEV or ICE. Small turn signals are a thing and federal code allows it. They are small, but bright.

FWIW, it's better to not rely on what others do with their signals and better to just observe movement and placement of their vehicles. Most people do not use their signals anyway.

Range anxiety is a thing. But as you live with the car more, you adapt.

 

[cohall]

Was most of the honking at you happening during your time in Palm Springs? I ask because I’m here for a few weeks and the amount of aggressive/angry/bad/ragey drivers here is astonishing. I’ve literally never been anywhere in the world with drivers as awful as in Palm Springs. If you’re not doing 20 over the limit on residential streets and turning like you’re boxing for an F1 pit stop, you get honked at. It’s very odd given how laid back the rest of the town is.

 

[SoCal Rob]

Was most of the honking at you happening during your time in Palm Springs? I ask because I’m here for a few weeks and the amount of aggressive/angry/bad/ragey drivers here is astonishing. I’ve literally never been anywhere in the world with drivers as awful as in Palm Springs. If you’re not doing 20 over the limit on residential streets and turning like you’re boxing for an F1 pit stop, you get honked at. It’s very odd given how laid back the rest of the town is.

I’m also in Palm Springs and I come here regularly. I think the most impatient drivers here are residents who are also older. They probably get frustrated with us visitors sightseeing and otherwise acting like we’re on vacation.

 

[Robin]

I’m also in Palm Springs and I come here regularly. I think the most impatient drivers here are residents who are also older. They probably get frustrated with us visitors sightseeing and otherwise acting like we’re on vacation.

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[VSG]

Would never have that problem in Yakima

 

[C12farmer]

I think all the rear lights on the Rivian are not very good and kind of hard to distinguish, between braking and turning. I think it's the same set of thin red LEDs used for both brake and turn.

I wish Rivian and all other auto manufacturers would make the rear turn signals yellow (amber) instead of red.

There are a growing number of Rivian's in my areas but they're still not that common. It could just me noticing, but the I noticed an alarming number have been rear ended.

I've been behind many Rivian's and I always think to myself how it's not easy to see the brake or turn signals. I really wish they would redesign it.

The rear light bar across at night is also way too bright. When the car brakes, the brake lights don't really stand out.

Getting off soap box now.

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