It looks like there had already been an accident behind the cop, which is why the first truck was driving so slow. The Yellow Lightning couldn't be bothered by that, obviously.

Carnage on the highway! I hope nobody was hurt.

That's a good point about the pre-existing accident, Ornthoron. Yellow Lightning must have been spacing out and didn't notice the slowdown.

Holy Shit. I'd be posting that video too if I was the cop.

Just a couple weeks ago someone around where I was live was killed when a trucker wasn't paying attention and sandwiched his car between another truck that were both stopped in traffic on the freeway.

They ought to have some sort of range-finder device that sounds a buzzer if they're coming up fast on a stationary object. Either that or they ought to pay attention.

I've always said there should be two brake light configs:

1) always on for speeds above 30 mph
2) fast blinking for speeds below 30 mph

>> ^shuac:
I've always said there should be two brake light configs:
1) always on for speeds above 30 mph
2) fast blinking for speeds below 30 mph


True, but then all the insane drivers on the Dan Ryan would see stars forever after rush hour.

>> ^shuac:
I've always said there should be two brake light configs:
1) always on for speeds above 30 mph
2) fast blinking for speeds below 30 mph


A couple years ago Mercedes got permission for limited implementation of a similar system (break lights that flash like hazards if you decelerate rapidly from a high rate of travel) in the US. This was apparently a nontrivial issue due to standards for vehicle light operation for cars sold here.

Also, that title - Holy Passive Voice Batman!

...well, some new cars do have 'adaptive brake lights', where the braking intensity is displayed by lights become more intense and/or spread over a larger surface area.

Except in emergency situations I would think flashing lights annoying.

Hey! That guy caused an accident!

Holy perfect example of why I wouldn't even consider taking a job as a semi driver!

>> ^EnemyCombatant:
Also, that title - Holy Passive Voice Batman!


Glad you liked it! 

I thought Yellow Lightning had some pretty incredible handling there for a truck of that size being turned that late at that speed. Impressive agility for that beast!

>> ^shuac:
I've always said there should be two brake light configs:
1) always on for speeds above 30 mph
2) fast blinking for speeds below 30 mph


It ought to be the other way around.

>> ^deathcow:
I thought Yellow Lightning had some pretty incredible handling there for a truck of that size being turned that late at that speed. Impressive agility for that beast!


...except, he failed. And hit the other truck...and the guard rail...and probably a bus full of pregnant women.

>> ^shuac:
I've always said there should be two brake light configs:
1) always on for speeds above 30 mph
2) fast blinking for speeds below 30 mph


I've had similar thoughts, only I figured it would be more valuable if they flashed when rapidly decelerating instead of based on their speed. Cars are all equipped with accelerometers for the airbag system anyway. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if the car up ahead is lightly breaking or if they're coming to a screeching halt, especially at night.

Perhaps one day all cars will be equipped with those 'sonar' type systems that allow them to match the speed of the car in front of them when using cruise control. I see no reason why the same system couldn't warn you of pending impact when the cruise control is off.

Staying awake with your eyes open would work too ^

>> ^xxovercastxx:
>> ^shuac:
I've always said there should be two brake light configs:
1) always on for speeds above 30 mph
2) fast blinking for speeds below 30 mph

I've had similar thoughts, only I figured it would be more valuable if they flashed when rapidly decelerating instead of based on their speed. Cars are all equipped with accelerometers for the airbag system anyway. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if the car up ahead is lightly breaking or if they're coming to a screeching halt, especially at night.
Perhaps one day all cars will be equipped with those 'sonar' type systems that allow them to match the speed of the car in front of them when using cruise control. I see no reason why the same system couldn't warn you of pending impact when the cruise control is off.


Of course this is why seasoned drivers (I picked this up in Europe but have seen it in North America), kick in their four-way hazard lights when braking hard in heavy traffic.

Especially useful if you have yellow tail turn signal lights rather than the cheap "all-red" rear which I simply despise.


There was this one crash - just this spring - when I was driving family from Europe down to Niagara Falls and there was a sudden highway slowdown.

I was keeping a safe distance, but had to break pretty hard. I kicked on the 4-ways while I was at it. Car behind me noticed and slowed down okay. Whoever else was behind HIM though, was retarded/asleep... BOOM< CRUNCH> SMACK.

Yeah.

Called the OPP to report a multi-car collision... oh, just behind me, I'm fine.

By law in Ohio you are supposed to put on your flashers if you slow below the minimum speed limit (40mph). If you are smart when you approach something like this you should definitely pump your brakes to make them flash when you are coming to a complete stop like this.

What probably happened is too many of these truckers were staring at their speedometers because they saw the trooper on the side of the road.

>> ^Krupo:
when I was driving family from Europe down to Niagara Falls and there was a sudden highway slowdown.

Wait.. what? you drove from Europe to NY? You do have mad driving skillz.

I bet the guy was listening to AC/DC.

Goddamned devil music. When will people learn?

>> ^AeroMechanical:
They ought to have some sort of range-finder device that sounds a buzzer if they're coming up fast on a stationary object. Either that or they ought to pay attention.


the buzzer is a buzzer that should be in his brain.

>> ^joedirt:
>> ^Krupo:
when I was driving family from Europe down to Niagara Falls and there was a sudden highway slowdown.
Wait.. what? you drove from Europe to NY? You do have mad driving skillz.


No, the Canadian side.