09/08/2026
Vermont drivers know the rain does not magically disable the little lever next to the steering wheel, but some days on I-89, I-91, or Route 7, you might start to wonder. 🌧️🚗
The windshield wipers are going full speed. The road is shining like glass. Spray is flying off every tire. Everyone is trying to leave a little extra room between cars.
And then, without warning, somebody three lanes over decides they absolutely need your lane.
No blinker. No warning. Just faith. 😭
That is when this imaginary Vermont highway sign feels less like a joke and more like a public service announcement:
“TURN SIGNALS STILL WORK IN THE RAIN, PARTNER.” 🌲🌧️
Because Vermont weather already gives drivers enough to think about. One minute you're driving under a beautiful blue sky, the next you're caught in a downpour that makes the highway look like a river.
Add construction zones, traffic around Burlington, sudden slowdowns around Montpelier, winding mountain roads, wet pavement, fog, and the occasional deer wandering where it absolutely shouldn't be, and communication becomes pretty useful. 🦌🚧
A turn signal is not a legally binding contract. It is simply a tiny flashing message to everyone else saying:
“Hey, here's what I'm about to do.”
That little bit of information becomes especially appreciated when visibility drops and every set of taillights ahead is glowing through the rain.
Vermont drivers have dealt with heavy rain, snowstorms, icy roads, fog, muddy spring roads, winding mountain routes, and enough roadwork to make orange barrels feel like permanent residents. 😭🚧
Surely we can handle the turn signal, too.
Because around here, “Vermont friendly” should probably extend to changing lanes. 🌲⭐
