Oh, how I hate driving in the rain. Some days are worse than others. Some people seem to get it and some people don’t. My two biggest complaint is…
No lights on when driving in the rain. How it is rampant. Are people that forgetful or not know that it is state law in many states. It should be common sense and common courtesy. It is necessary for one’s personal safety as it is far easier to see a vehicle in the rain with their lights on than without. I have pictures to prove it, but I can’t upload them now. I will. But here is what the Georgia Driver’s Manual has to say about it (pages 54-55):
Use Headlights Properly
Use high-beam headlights only when driving in rural areas and when other cars are not nearby. You must use your headlights between one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise; at any time when it is raining; or when visibility is limited.
You should dim (lower) your headlights when:
- Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle so as not to blind the driver.
- Following closely (within 200 feet) behind another vehicle.
- Driving on lighted roads.
- Driving in rain, fog, snow, or smoke.
- Vision is reduced to less than 200 feet
If only people would at least comply with this… maybe I would feel a bit more safe when driving in the rain.
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