Motorhome driver sentenced in fatal accident

rhagfo wrote:

CA Traveler wrote:

The situation that worries me the most is going into dense fog (all of a sudden) and slowing way down so maybe you can see what's in front in time, but not so much that the guy behind does not hit you. If the traffic stops in this situation I'm going to park as far off the shoulder as I can get...

Dessert areas can also get zero visibility dust storms - lights off, foot off the brake so they don't follow your lights.

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Sure don't understand that logic "Lights off?" That is a sure way to get rear ended! We drive headlights on anytime we are on the road day or night rain, snow, fog, sand, or sunshine! Makes you far more visable! Been doing this for over 48 years, yes has cost a battery or two, but I know I should be seen.

You don't drive with lights off but when caught in a sandstorm you absolutely want to get as far off the road as possible, stop and turn off your lights and do not touch the brake. This is to keep others from driving into the rear of your vehicle. In blind/brownout conditions folks tend to drive towards any lights they see thinking that is where they should be. This is also the reason you are advised to stay in your vehicle with seat belts on. Wandering around in a sandstorm is quick way to get killed.

We have these very serious events, "Haboobs" every year here in southern Arizona. They rarely last more than a few minutes and waiting them out in the safest (closest), possible location is the recommended procedure.

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