A highway bridge at 7 ft., 7 in. -- what could go wrong?

Traveling secondary/back roads almost exclusively we encountered 'Low Bridges/Trestles/Overpasses' many times.

Typically there was clear signage stating height and usually far enough in advance that an alternative route could be used.

Occasionally signage was lacking or was just prior/right at so we just turned around.

And if one KNOWS their height and PAYS ATTENTION then once again turn around

Lot more 'low heights' out east then in the west

Our motto:
IF IN DOUBT-TURN ABOUT

But isn't this a design failure? If you are towing your trailer and you are from out of town, how are you supposed to know that there is this bizarre low bridge ahead of you?

One MUST PAY ATTENTION regardless of where they are driving

4' height difference IS something one SHOULD easily recognize IF PAYING ATTENTION to their driving.......especially a 'professional driver'

:S


Information on NY State Parkways

Hummmmmmmmm.....somebody didn't pay attention to the 'signage'