FaustusC OP t1_izx8rob wrote on December 12, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Reply to comment by Most_Expert_8080 in State plow shattered windshield by FaustusC

I didn't tailgate.

I was entering the roundabout to take a 3rd exit. The plows passed, I gave them about 3 car lengths and entered the round about to the center lane. The plows were already changing lanes to their exit. If 3 car lengths is tailgating, apparently I'm even more of an asshole than I expected. I was genuinely only behind them for seconds as they were exiting and I was entering.

OldKingsHigh t1_izxjj2z wrote on December 12, 2022 at 4:20 PM

>I If 3 car lengths is tailgating, apparently I'm even more of an asshole than I expected.

On a normal day? Completely fine following distance.

On a snowy day behind a vehicle that is actively plowing snow? Way too close.

You need to drive for the current conditions of the roadway. It’s usually recommended to stay 500ft back from any emergency or maintenance vehicle, and it sounds like you were back about 10% of that.

Definitely doesn’t make you an asshole tho.

FaustusC OP t1_izxrsh4 wrote on December 12, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Their plows were up and he was literally almost bumper to bumper with the plow he was following.

I also drive like a grandma in the snow, so like, I wasn't trying to go up his ass. I saw them going for their exit and felt it safe to move.

Idk man. It was a safe move on my part, I would have been visible the entire time in his mirrors.

OldKingsHigh t1_izxxj20 wrote on December 12, 2022 at 5:51 PM

>Idk man. It was a safe move on my part, I would have been visible the entire time in his mirrors.

It obviously wasn’t a safe move considering it damaged your vehicle.

The issue isn’t about being visible to the driver. The issue is being far enough back so snow, salt, and other debris, which obviously will be coming from the plow truck, won’t strike your vehicle.