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Encountering Mr. Fog (media.piefed.world)

submitted 14 hours ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@piefed.world to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 5 points 10 hours ago (2 children)

I did hear recently that authorities are informing people not to use hazards just to be seen during inclement weather and that they should actually be saved for emergencies.

[–] daychilde@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

This is a battle that they have been fighting (and losing) in Florida for decades. People still do it.

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 hours ago

Oh wow I didnt know that, this was the first I had heard it

[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 0 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Tell that to everyone who is double parked, lol.

That said, I've driven in a sudden thick fog before on a freeway and the hazards helped everyone see each other. This was like 1 meter of visibility and everyone just moved at a slow speed until we were out of it. I think it was slightly more reliable than break lights, but only just.

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

This was in response to everyone using them during a blizzard.

I think the reason specifically is because the hazards are meant to indicate reduced speed, so maybe they were stating not to use them if not driving at reduced speed? I know our drivers handbook tells us to use them in reduced visibility "if driving at a greatly reduced speed"

According to a different article I just read, you should only use your hazards when your vehicle is posing a hazard to other vehicles. Its a small distinction.

[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, that tracks. In very heavy fog, you should be at a reduced speed since you can't see more than a meter in front of you. I imagine that's true in a blizzard too. Your second reading is a little confusing though, I imagine in most cases like this a slowed vehicle is a hazard to others...

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago

Yeah thats just the wording I've read, it seems ambiguous to me as well. I wish it was more clear-cut.