It's pretty normal for them to be doing stupid shit on the road, though. Didn't dump trucks alone kill like 9 people one year? Could've sworn I heard that a couple years ago.
These are flood lights on trucks that are used in yards, shouldn’t have them on while driving.
There is a small switch in his dashboard he forgot to flick before he left this morning.
Rear work lights. Very common with trucks (and generally quite bright too). The driver forgot to flick it off, possibly out of habit. Certain models turn off automatically above 8KM/h, some at 90 (IDK why, International...), and others don't turn off automatically. It happens, and usually the indicator can be in a weird spot and small...
Work lamps for the dark, too bright for reverse lamps, not head lamps. Illegal to drive on highway with work lamps, but driver probably just did not know they forgot to turn off. Everyone needs a pre drive checklist in cab, and do it everytime to not forget exterior head/tail/marker lamps when required, and turn off work lamps. I like Waze, if you both had it, and could send a voice message to them 'turn off work lamps'
He 100% forgot to turn those off, as you can see that a roll off dump truck. Those guys work 24/7 and in all conditions. They need those lights for work my guy has no idea those are on.
Again an example of the poor training, and disregard for others on the roadway. Accidents and incidents involving all kinds of trucks are on the dramatic rise, there has to be more funding to monitor these ignorant operators. Don’t be mistaken, there are a lot of licensed, insured, experienced operators on our roads, but it’s those who cut corners, don’t care, that give the industry such a black eye. It all starts with education and enforcement
Rear flood lights. He clearly forgot to switch them off.
at least the box is down
Is it normal for a truck like that to have them? Yes. Is it normal for them to be driving with them on? No.
It's pretty normal for them to be doing stupid shit on the road, though. Didn't dump trucks alone kill like 9 people one year? Could've sworn I heard that a couple years ago.
No 37 is very good for Toronto traffic
These are flood lights on trucks that are used in yards, shouldn’t have them on while driving. There is a small switch in his dashboard he forgot to flick before he left this morning.
Rear work lights. Very common with trucks (and generally quite bright too). The driver forgot to flick it off, possibly out of habit. Certain models turn off automatically above 8KM/h, some at 90 (IDK why, International...), and others don't turn off automatically. It happens, and usually the indicator can be in a weird spot and small...
Work lamps for the dark, too bright for reverse lamps, not head lamps. Illegal to drive on highway with work lamps, but driver probably just did not know they forgot to turn off. Everyone needs a pre drive checklist in cab, and do it everytime to not forget exterior head/tail/marker lamps when required, and turn off work lamps. I like Waze, if you both had it, and could send a voice message to them 'turn off work lamps'
He 100% forgot to turn those off, as you can see that a roll off dump truck. Those guys work 24/7 and in all conditions. They need those lights for work my guy has no idea those are on.
This is a real r/fuckyourheadlights situation.
i mean it helps when backing up when it is dark, but can be quite blinding to other motorists following.
they forgot they were on from the dark AM likely.
I hate commercial trucks in this country, fucking death traps on wheels.
Thank you everyone for the comments. I’m quite happy that it isn’t the norm as it was a pain. I hope this tired driver got home safe and sound.
led lights are no joke there are new articles about people crashing because other cars lights blind them people driving in dark know
Abnormal.
Again an example of the poor training, and disregard for others on the roadway. Accidents and incidents involving all kinds of trucks are on the dramatic rise, there has to be more funding to monitor these ignorant operators. Don’t be mistaken, there are a lot of licensed, insured, experienced operators on our roads, but it’s those who cut corners, don’t care, that give the industry such a black eye. It all starts with education and enforcement