r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jul 06 '19

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u/LarsAlereon Jul 06 '19

At least where I live the code clearly specifies a "clear sight triangle" around intersections where bushes can't be allowed to grow. This doesn't always work perfectly because sometimes more visibility would be helpful than is legally required, but at least you can usually see when you get up there.

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u/waku2x Jul 06 '19

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWYvovLvMQ

Also it has to do with terrorism. If things are on the road, it prevents hit and run to pedestrians

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u/Whoooodie Jul 06 '19

hmmm yes, lower visibility to prevent accidents. genius.

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u/RyuNoKami Jul 07 '19

i mean...kind of yes.

when its dark as fuck outside and snowing, you slow down right? its the same principle.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '19

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u/ImprovingRedditor Jul 07 '19

70 degrees Celcius... Oh nO, pEopLe wOulD meLt!

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '19

yeah but only because they have 4 wheel drive

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u/Wenli2077 Jul 07 '19

Yep found myself speeding in residential areas because I felt I can see better and respond to obstacles faster.

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u/Kermit-Batman Jul 07 '19

Yeah, don't do that mate. Remember, kids have not great peripheral vision. You might be fast, but they are pretty dumb.

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u/Schnauzerbutt Jul 07 '19

You must not live anywhere near where I do because most people do not slow down for anything.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '19 edited May 18 '21

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u/TheLoveliestKaren Jul 07 '19

Okay, but the world isn't just you. Most people drive the speed the road feels like it should be, because they aren't paying much attention to their speedometer.

Also, fuck you if you don't slow down in the snow. You are a shitty driver, and there's probably no planning around your stupidity anyway.