So, many many people in these New England parts raise their wipers in anticipation of snow these days. I don't recall seeing it nearly as much when I was growing up. There seems to be varying opinions on this practice with some saying it looks silly and others saying it does no good. However, I think it makes good sense and have taken up the practice.
For example, it prevents the wiper blades from sticking to the windshield, which in turn makes them last longer. It also might prevent one from damaging their wiper motor - just imagine turning on your wipers when they're frozen to the windshield, oooh. Also, makes clearing the ice and snow SO much easier with the blades up and out of the way.
Of course, and it obviously goes without saying (common sense right), that the blades should be lowered once the windshield has been cleared, especially before driving off. However, and much to my surprise (although it really shouldn't surprise me these days), I watched a dip-shit pull into the parking lot the other day (Tuesday, the morning of our last snow storm) with the wipers raised - yup I did, no joke. What makes this even more comical is that the person had the wipers turned on!! So, here this dip-stick is driving with wipers raised and swinging from side to side and the person was 100% oblivious. It's VERY scary that "they" walk among us!
Here's your sign.
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