Why do people put rags or clothes hanging out of their car windows when the car is on the side of the road?

Question:
I recently moved to PA from TX and have noticed every car pulled over on the side of the road has a rag, towel or piece of clothing sticking out the side window. Is this a sign for something??

Answers:

Will you be penalized for abandoning a car by the highway in california?

This is to indicate that the vehichle has not been abandoned and that the owner intends to take care of it, so the police don't decide to have it towed to an impound lot. Most state police agencies have a standing policy that if a vehichle sits on the side of the road for 24 hrs or more, they have it towed away.

---

what are percentage of female drivers involved in car accidents vs males?

It's like a signal for help.

---

Why aren't there seat belts on the school bus?

It tells the police that the vehicle got stuck and not abandoned by the driver.

---

would like to add a bench seat to box of truck. Is it legal in Canada?

i have never seen that, i live in CO

---

Why dont drivers of trucks (pick-ups, not Rigs) like to use turn signals?

It's just their way of telling you that they are coming back to get it and they still want it. In other words it broke down.

---

If I can't see with one of my eyes can I get my drivers liscense:(?

Instead of raising the hood we used to put a white handkerchief out the window so someone would stop and help us.

---

how many miles and how fast is it safe to typically drive on a spare tire??

Its a sign of a disabled vehicle. It lets people know to leave a little room when driving past, someone could be around that vehicle, of if you feel safe enough, you can stop and offer assistance. If somebody is just sitting in the vehicle, it always appreciated when you call for help.

---

Is it a bad idea to drive a black car in Texas?

just to let ppl know the car broke down.. will be back for it please dont tow ...

---

how many names should there be on a petition for something to get results?

TO SIGNAL THAT THEY ARE BROKEN DOWN AN WILL BE BACK LATTER TO GET IT.

---

More Questions & Answers ...

Left Turn in an Intersection - Tell me WHY?!?

HID headlights for my Big rig??

do i have to display a sign on my van if i have gas containers on board?

why dont people pay attention and obey constrution signs when comming upon construction sites?

Old truckers never die they just get a new?

Cross-walks at traffic lights - pedestrians that just go on green?

Speeder or road hog?

When you're driving in the dark thinking 'ohh pretty lights'....?

Can you fit three car seats (one infant) in a Saturn SL-1?

how old do you have to be to sit in the front of the car which has an air bag on the passenger side?

This article contents is post by this website user, CarQnA.com doesn't promise its accuracy.