Showing Courtesy to Processions of Funeral Cars
We have written several times on here about drivers either disrespecting processions of funeral cars either out of ignorance or simple rudeness. However, the rules for dealing with processions of funeral cars may not be as clear to some people as it is to others. Following are some things you should do when you approach these funeral cars or if you are in the same general area as a procession.
• Turn your radio down. Nobody in a funeral processions wants to hear the latest rap by Eminem or the political views of Rush Limbaugh at this time.
• Allow the procession to pass you. If you need to, pull over for a minute. You will get where you are going. You will just be a minute later.
• If you are on a two-lane road in a rural area and the procession is coming towards you from the opposite direction, pull off to the shoulder and allow the cars to pass. It doesn’t hurt to take off your hat out of respect either.
• Do not try to pass a procession if you get stuck behind one on a two-lane road. Chances are they aren’t going much further and you will be able to retain normal speed shortly.
• Put yourself in their situation. How would you like to be mourning in a procession and have someone be totally disrespectful towards you?
On Friday, we will tell you the rules of etiquette for being in a procession of funeral cars.
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