r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Richard_Tickler69 • 6h ago

I'm slightly vexed Goodbye shins

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u/SturdyStubs 3h ago

Coming from a dude that drives a truck and tows frequently, it should be illegal to drive with a hitch in your truck if you’re not trailering anything.

I know these guys are parked, just throwing out my opinion.

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u/callsign_pirate 2h ago

I have a truck with a hitch I use for towing for work, it’s not a small hitch but wouldn’t this whole problem be solved by them not backing in?

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u/TheyCallMeSuperChunk 1h ago

A huge truck like this would have a hitch stick out into the lane if it hadn't backed in. Also, it's  s still a problem to drive with a hitch if it's not being used. It effectively renders all the safety features of your truck ineffective in the case of a rear-end collision, making an accident more harmful that it needs to be for all parties. Its also really hard to see when parallel parking, and someone may thing they have more room than they do, judging by where your bumper begins.

It's overall a dick move that should be illegal.