There are many reasons why we miss the traffic signs. Wavering concentration, tiredness, sleep deprivation are few common reasons. Some of the other factors that contribute to missing the signals are poor illumination, an influence of the exterior environment and weather conditions. Yet it seems illogical to have a person next to us warning us about the traffic signs. It is a lot more acceptable to instead have a system that can detect the traffic signs to guide and warn the driver.
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