Time and time again I've walked up to an intersection to find that someone is standing there hammering away at that silver button. It's not like they push it a few times just to make sure the machine registered the push, it's a continuous onslaught of "tack tack tack tack tack" for the minute and a half it takes for the lights to change. Is it a mild form of OCD? Or do these people actually think that the lights will change faster if the machine registers more clicks?
Which brings up another very interesting question: Does the traffic light change if the button isn’t pushed? I know that on a number of occasions I’ve seen traffic stopped and no one crossing the intersection; did someone push the button and run away, or is that button there simply for the sheer pleasure of mashing it when you’re in a hurry?
So next time you come to an intersection, don’t abuse the traffic light pole – give it a friendly nudge and save your neighbour a headache.
Posted by Jessica Shute.
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It's so entertaining to watch them attack that button though.
ReplyDeleteAnd in regards to your question, it depends on the lights. Some of the pedestrian walk lights won't change to green unless someone pushed it. Just depends :)
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You know what, I agree. I think it is just there for amusement. My little sister can stand there pushing it for hours..But good point I've never thought about if I don't push it what happens to the traffic lights.
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Yea, some traffic lights need someone to press them for the lights to turn red. The ones that are just for pedestrians with no intersections need a push for sure.
ReplyDeleteI always wonder why some people always mash the 'close door' button on elevators even when it's started to close already.. (The door won't close any faster!!!!)