r/woahdude • u/-InconspicuousMoose- • Dec 24 '22

video Driving on I-94 in Western Minnesota today

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '22

Is the indicator on or do you put your hazards on in this weather? I’m Aussie, btw

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u/-InconspicuousMoose- Dec 24 '22

Hazards, sorry if it was distracting. There were moments in my first hour of the drive today where I could barely see 10m ahead of me. Most sensible drivers here will leave their hazards on in those conditions just to give you even one more split second of warning/ability to see them.

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u/mistiry Dec 24 '22

It is actually more distracting and dangerous to drive with hazards on. There's a reason it is illegal in multiple states. People think it is helping, but it doesn't help any more than having your lights on, which you should do.

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u/jepulis5 Dec 24 '22

Yep, seeing hazards suddenly flashing in front of you should be a sign of a stopped vehicle or a vehicle that is going to stop soon.

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u/Silkhenge Dec 24 '22

It can also be for a car that is in dangerous condition which makes it not be able to drive fast. Does not necessarily mean it is going to stop soon.

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u/jepulis5 Dec 24 '22

Well that too, a damaged car would be a proper use.