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People who sit on their brake lights give me the rage

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Tusktusk · 26/12/2024 23:49

When I’m stuck in a traffic jam and it’s dark, I inevitably end up behind a huge car with super bright brake lights and the driver just sits there for the whole wait time - a good 15 minutes tonight as I was caught up in traffic leaving a big football match - with their foot on the brake, half blinding me with their brake lights!

It seems most people do this now and most modern cars have these super bright in your face brake lights - especially big family 4x4 type of cars. I find it really inconsiderate. Why don’t people use the handbrake in these situations? It’s so much nicer to take all your feet off the pedals and relax while you wait. Plus you won’t be blinding the poor soul sitting behind you!

Is it just me?

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TimeForTeaAndG · 26/12/2024 23:50

Our car has hill assist so you don't actually have your foot on the brake pedal but the brake is still applied and the light on. I do try to remember to put the handbrake on though if I'm sitting for longer than a few seconds.

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