lespaul1021
Newly Enlightened
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- Nov 16, 2015
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On my way into work this morning I was stuck behind a garbage truck which had it's right rear turn signal on , even though it was neither turning nor pulling over for more than a mile. This was actually less confusing than the two glaring white lights on the back of the truck which made me initially think the truck was reversing towards me as I came upon it. I believe they were leds because of the apparent color temperature and the very high output level even on an overcast morning . One was also noticeably more intense ( at least at the angle I was viewing from).
I gave him plenty of room since I didn't know if he was going to pull over or turn, on top of which he was driving all over the road with no regard for the lane markings.
I always thought that a white rear facing light was only illuminated when in reverse. Am I missing something? Are garbage trucks or vehicles which make frequent stops allowed different provisions?
It seemed as though he intentionally had his right turn signal on to notify drivers that he would stop frequently ( or he was unaware it was on). If it was purposely left on ,it was more confusing than anything because they were red and his taillights were also on , making it harder to tell if he was braking.
That coupled with everyone and their mother driving with fog lights illuminated on an overcast (but not at all foggy) morning is enough to drive one mad on his way to work.
-Brendan
I gave him plenty of room since I didn't know if he was going to pull over or turn, on top of which he was driving all over the road with no regard for the lane markings.
I always thought that a white rear facing light was only illuminated when in reverse. Am I missing something? Are garbage trucks or vehicles which make frequent stops allowed different provisions?
It seemed as though he intentionally had his right turn signal on to notify drivers that he would stop frequently ( or he was unaware it was on). If it was purposely left on ,it was more confusing than anything because they were red and his taillights were also on , making it harder to tell if he was braking.
That coupled with everyone and their mother driving with fog lights illuminated on an overcast (but not at all foggy) morning is enough to drive one mad on his way to work.
-Brendan