Money Saving Ideas

In a bold move, Detroit automakers announced yesterday they will no longer be adding turn signals to their vehicles. “With the current economic climate, we are looking at ways to cut costs all across the board.” said Ekim Nietsdlef, a designer for a major automotive company. Ekim continued, “Anyone driving on the road today is aware that only a handful of drivers actually use their turn signals. Since the devices are rarely used, it makes sense to stop placing them in our cars.” Sources close to the automakers say this decision will save the companies millions of dollars per year.

Future money saving plans for automakers may have seat belts as optional equipment for the people that actually use them. People that don’t use their seat belts will no longer be forced to purchase an accessory which is never used. Horns and brake lights may be next on the chopping block. “When was the last time your horn actually prevented another driver from cutting you off?” said Nietdslef.

In related news, the Michigan Highway office said last Monday it will stop placing speed limit signs on the road. Studies have repeatedly shown the the total disregard for speed limits. In construction zones for instance, the signs have little effect on the actual speed of the vehicles. Collateral savings to this new policy will be the elimination of the 4 highway workers (3 to watch, one to actually do the work) needed to install the signs.