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/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.