Every time there's a funeral and there's a coffin car or whatever you call it and they have there hazard lights on why do people stop for them. I can't wait for an opportunity when a car ahead of me is extremely far away so it stopped and went forward and when the group of cars come close I would only go faster or go the same speed. It's not like i'm going to jail. I was never informed in any law making me stop for them in Drivers Ed or any drivers course. One time the car was by the cemetary and blocked the street. I would honk the horn speed around him I hate them. I would only slow down if a cop was with them which I only saw once.
So why do people stop for these cars?
(I would never)
Why does a car block the street so everyone can get in the cemetary?
(It's illegal maybe I should do that so me and my friends behind me can get to school where it's crowded in the morning.)
2007-03-29 12:00:47 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Why respect the dead? They are dead it really doesn't matter. It only make me late, bored, or it just makes me more anxous to hit those high speeds.
2007-03-29 12:43:39 · update #1
out of respect!
2007-03-29 12:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by Katy 5 · 10⤊ 0⤋
Cars For Funerals
2016-12-13 03:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by fazekas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they didn't teach you that in drivers ed but have you ever actually seen the manual with all of the laws that govern driving? I have and it is thick! it's pretty much impossible for everyone to learn every law to obtain a license, thank god you didn't have to. even if it wasn't a law you should do it out of courtesy... the people in that line of cars are there to BURY someone that they most likely loved dearly. most funeral processions are headed up by a police escort look for the motorcycle with a flashing yellow light. you should also be aware that there are increasingly stringent laws against aggressive driving it could lead to big fines, be careful. there is an excellent course taught at a location near you on defensive driving it costs $30 but when you successfully complete this course you save 10% off of your auto insurance for the next three years, think about it that really adds up on savings. I took this course and I think it is a really good idea for any driver because on top of the insurance savings you could pick up a tip or two that could save your life or someone Else's. best regards. PS that coffin car is called a hearse.
2007-03-29 12:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by hyde 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to not take it so seriously. This is the last time these people get to say good-bye to their old friend or family member.
Does it really matter that you're one minute late for work? Use it as an excuse. "Sorry, boss, I was on my way, but I got caught behind a funeral procession. I know I missed that full minute and all, but I was wondering if maybe I could make it up by taking one less minute for my lunch?"
Why don't you move to where the streets are wider and not so many people are dying? I almost never have the problem you're talking about. You must live someone very strange.
2007-03-29 12:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's unfortunate that you don't feel it - the respect thing. Obviously you are quite young. Some people might want to believe that you might grow into it as you get older but I don't think there is much hope of that because your ideas are so well defined and unfortunately, well thought out.
Respect for the dead is a good thing but I can't exactly say why. So I guess this time it really is.....
2007-03-29 16:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by Goodmomma1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get a nice big ticket if you fail to yield to a funeral
procession and the first car in line is called a hearse
not a coffin car (some of those funeral proccession are
escorted by police officers..) who block off interesections
so the procession can proceed though the intersection
even if the light turns red they still have the right of way
2007-03-29 13:48:58 · answer #6 · answered by mobilemark 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that the only reason that people would stop for those funeral cars is because of the person who past. People probably want to pay respect that the person is dead and they should have a proper funeral. The person who past probably might mean alot to someone that is still alive.
2007-03-29 12:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by scorpio_11 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's out of respect for the dead. It's called a hearse. If a police car is escorting you had better stop, and don't think honking your horn won't buy you a ticket.
Child, you need to learn respect in general from the tone of your question.
2007-03-29 12:04:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
The problem with guys like you is that you haven't met THE GUY. One day you're going to do that at a funeral procession and THE guy -who is having a really bad day already and is just looking for a reason to really go off on somebody- is going to get out of his car, proceed to rip you out of yours and then proceed to significantly and negatively rearrange your body parts.
Yeah he'll spend a year or so in jail but you'll never look the same.
So for purely selfish reasons alone you should behave yourself
2007-03-30 01:31:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is out of respect and in some states if there is a cop or yellow light on the front vehicle and you go pass them you can get a ticket there is laws for that now
2007-03-29 12:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by Someone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mostly it is common courtesy and respect which too many of the youth of today seem to have little of (NOT ALL... BUT TOO MANY) But anyway, in a lot of places it IS illegal, and you may not go to jail for it but you can get fined/ticketed for it.
And to honk the horn at a funeral precession shows just how immature and selfish you really are.
2007-03-29 12:11:55 · answer #11 · answered by slpkwp 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋