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There are some bar end lights just coming out that have indicators on them, personally I think lights on the wrist or hand is a better idea. Someone mentioned an argument recently they had with a cyclist who had a rear view mirror, who had decided his mirror meant he didn't need to look behind him so much. similar idiots might think indicators on their bars meant they didn't have to signal with their arms. So yes, an indicator on the hand is a good idea. My concerns:
Will they be bright enough to make a difference? Will they be hidden from sight by sleeves, or by holding your arm at the wrong angle? Will they be well waterproofed but not too bulky? Perhaps something on the back of the hand would be easier to position correctly?
I think button activation might be better than this angle of tolerance idea, more reliable. They might start turning on and off at inappropriate moments.
A freind of mine wears two small cheap LEDs on his hands, which flash constantly but also make his indicating more visible, so people have thought of this already. Interesting to see someone trying to make the idea into a product.