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[–] 36 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Both of you got the same information, you both see the yellow light. Don't expect cars in front to not break on a yellow

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    The fun part is when both of you don't... because you're in a sedan 4 car lengths back from a jacked up FU Freedumb truck and can't see the light.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago*

    As much as it can suck, in that situation it's best to hang further back to increase visibility. You should be far enough back that you can see the light before entering the intersection.

    I drive a subcompact so this is my daily life living in an area full of brodozers and semis.

    Do people honk at me? Yup. But I haven't ran a red light yet, I see it all the time from people following too close to some huge truck that ran it too.

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  • [+] -6 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    So now you’ve completely ignored the “if you can” part of your own statement and are implying that you must come to a stop on a yellow.

    What I am saying is that if you’re slamming on your brakes at a yellow you’re doing it wrong and in the process creating a potentially dangerous situation for others.

    If you are at a point where you feel the need to slam on your brakes, the correct action is to continue through the intersection. Someone else mentioned that red light cameras are a big source of blame and I agree with what because they’re probably thinking “oh no! Red light equals instant ticket!”

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  • [–] 19 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

    you’ve completely ignored the “if you can” part of your own statement

    you're replying to a different person.....

    either way, it doesn't matter. If I have to slam on my brakes and you're following too close for safety..... that's a you problem. Riding my ass doesn't make the limit faster.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 month ago

    But also a you problem when you're stuck with life long medical issues. Is that really worth it to not roll through a yellow light as the vast majority of drivers expect people to do?

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