Reduced Visibility

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by striker, Sep 29, 2017.

  1. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Yes... we know that.
    It has snowed on Malibu Beach in Ca. before. Same day they had an oil spill on Huntington Beach.
     
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  3. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    Whatever dude. You're the one who mentioned snow in Fl and he'll freezing.
    I've got better things to do than argue with some noob over mundane ####....
    Enjoy your flashers
     
  4. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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  5. albert l

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    I guess you missed the part when op mentioned rain also, hence the reference to Florida no flashers in the rain.
    Not sure why your ranting about Florida and snow ...... :rolleyes:
     
  6. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Alright, settle down.

    I did notice in the page you linked to that there are a lot of qualifiers such as "except in emergency situations" or "to indicate a hazard". I'd certainly call having to reduce speed to well below the speed limit due to poor visibility indicating a hazard.
     
  7. JReding

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    I agree in principle with @striker, but not necessarily in practice.
    In rain, reducing speed may or may not be necessary; it depends on the severity of the rainfall, and the duration of the rainfall. A fresh rain after a dryspell is slicker because of the buildup of oils on the roadway, whereas a steady rain lasting several days can wash the residue away. In the rain, I will generally stick with the traffic flow, but I will leave an increased following distance as allowed.
    In fog, I will greatly reduce my speed, only driving as far as my headlights will allow, and less. Unfortunately, there seem to be way too many drivers that will plow through fog as if it isn't there.
    I would rather drive through snow any day than a thick fog.
     
  8. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Back to the argument!
     
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  9. Muddydog79

    Muddydog79 Heavy Load Member

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    They are called hazard lights for a reason. Doesnt matter if your moving or stopped. Better visabilty = more reaction time, less chance of an accident.
     
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  10. Bigrayon

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    It snowed in Florida be four
     
  11. Bigrayon

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    Oboy cat fight
     
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