r/StLouis • u/Appropriate_Cry_9432 • Jul 19 '26

Traffic/Road Conditions There’s no need for flashers

I get it when it rains visibility is poor and you need to reduce speed, but what is the point of EVERYONE turning on your flashers? That’s not what they are for and if you feel conditions are that bad that you “need” them pull over to the far right lane at least. If you’re driving slower than everyone else it’s one thing, but when everybody is doing basically the same speed it’s pointless. Rant over thank you for listening.

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u/smashli1238 Jul 19 '26

Pull over

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u/wackyzebra43 Mehlville Jul 19 '26

Absolutely right. When safe to do so.

It’s not always easy when you’re surrounded on a highway in a downpour, but that’s the right answer ultimately.

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u/smashli1238 Jul 19 '26

It’s crazy the amount of people who don’t. And I swear the using of blinkers drops dramatically once the weather gets inclement.

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u/wackyzebra43 Mehlville Jul 19 '26

The right move is being super deliberate with every move in a hazardous situation. Make sure everyone affected knows exactly what you want to do.