Pulling over often isn’t an option, and slowing down more can mean losing momentum and not making the next hill or putting yourself in a more dangerous spot.
Also: Yield doesn’t mean you have to stop, but if the other lane is busy you need to do whatever it takes to let the other car go. Including stopping.
I disagree with this. Yes, they shouldn’t stop. However, if you hit them then you’re clearly at fault. There could be something forcing them to stop and may not realize it, so you not being prepared for them stopping is on you.
I haven’t hit anyone who did this. But I have been hit by someone behind me because of this.
Me and my passengers got neck braces, the driver behind me had to pay, but the idiot who came to a complete stop at a highway onramp didn’t even know what happened, despite them being the reckless driver.
You’re obviously right, and that’s the issue. No shit I’d pull over if I had the ability. I don’t think most people intend to break down in the middle of the road.
People need to get to work. To, you know, earn the money to pay for the car repair, and food, and such.
This can very well apply to the people behind too.
Anyway, I think “it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility” applies here.
Personally, I just expect people to have some self-awareness, respect for other people’s time, and respect for the two-ton death machines we’re all driving around. (Slow drivers can be just as much a safety hazard as fast drivers.) In most cases of driving slowly, putting the hazard lights on is enough to fulfill all the above.
As an example of a more extreme case, it’s customary in my area for vehicles slowing traffic where there are few opportunities to pass to pull off the road periodically to relieve the traffic built up behind them. That’s also perfectly understandable.
The leeway can only go so far though. If you get yourself into a situation where you have to be a significant obstacle for other people and don’t at least acknowledge it, it doesn’t matter if you’re working two jobs and only have 15 minutes to drive between them or whatever. It’s your responsibility to make yourself not an obstacle and reasonable for others to take issue with you if you don’t.
If you’re having an issue, put your flashers on and pull to the side.
Just like how you don’t stop to tie your shoe in the middle of the sidewalk or hallway.
Also: Yield does not mean stop.
Pulling over often isn’t an option, and slowing down more can mean losing momentum and not making the next hill or putting yourself in a more dangerous spot.
Also: Yield doesn’t mean you have to stop, but if the other lane is busy you need to do whatever it takes to let the other car go. Including stopping.
Yes but if the other lane is empty and you stop at a yield you should be arrested for attempted insurance fraud.
And put on your damn flashers if you’re having issues instead of complaining that people don’t know you’re having issues.
I disagree with this. Yes, they shouldn’t stop. However, if you hit them then you’re clearly at fault. There could be something forcing them to stop and may not realize it, so you not being prepared for them stopping is on you.
I haven’t hit anyone who did this. But I have been hit by someone behind me because of this.
Me and my passengers got neck braces, the driver behind me had to pay, but the idiot who came to a complete stop at a highway onramp didn’t even know what happened, despite them being the reckless driver.
“Just pull over, call a tow truck, get the car repaired. Duh!”
People need to get to work. To, you know, earn the money to pay for the car repair, and food, and such.
Maybe you’ve never been in a precarious position where there are no easy answers.
I never said anything about a tow truck or repairs. I said move over and put your flashers on.
It’s called being considerate. Just like not tying your shoe in the middle of a hallway.
You’re obviously right, and that’s the issue. No shit I’d pull over if I had the ability. I don’t think most people intend to break down in the middle of the road.
This can very well apply to the people behind too.
Anyway, I think “it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility” applies here.
Personally, I just expect people to have some self-awareness, respect for other people’s time, and respect for the two-ton death machines we’re all driving around. (Slow drivers can be just as much a safety hazard as fast drivers.) In most cases of driving slowly, putting the hazard lights on is enough to fulfill all the above.
As an example of a more extreme case, it’s customary in my area for vehicles slowing traffic where there are few opportunities to pass to pull off the road periodically to relieve the traffic built up behind them. That’s also perfectly understandable.
The leeway can only go so far though. If you get yourself into a situation where you have to be a significant obstacle for other people and don’t at least acknowledge it, it doesn’t matter if you’re working two jobs and only have 15 minutes to drive between them or whatever. It’s your responsibility to make yourself not an obstacle and reasonable for others to take issue with you if you don’t.
Also if there are more than 5 cars behind you on a single lane road, pull over and let them pass.