Infuriating and dangerous headlight mistake Australian drivers must not make

After being hit with severe storms and heavy rainfall, a Sydney driver has exposed one of the most ‘moronic’ errors a driver can make.

A Sydney motorist has exposed one of the most annoying and dangerous mistakes other drivers can make.

During periods of reduced visibility – like the city’s bout of severe weather and heavy rainfall – cars that don’t have their headlights turned on can go unnoticed by other drivers.

One fed-up motorist took to Reddit to share a photo of their car’s side mirror alongside the caption: “PSA (public service announcement): turn your f***ing headlights on when you drive.”

Driving in wet, overcast and foggy conditions, an oncoming car that didn’t have its headlights turned on was unable to be seen in the car’s mirror because of the condensation.

The car was unable to be seen due to the rain and condensation. Picture: Reddit sezdawg17.

People in the comments agreed with the driver’s exasperation.

“Amen to your post! And then they have the nerve to beep you when you can’t f***ing see them,” one comment wrote.

“Happens alllll the time in the U.K., where our weather is 89 per cent of the time like it is in that picture. And they’re always black/grey/silver cars too. Drives me nuts,” shared another.

“Should be a fineable offence. So many oblivious morons on the road these days,” read another comment.

While driving rules can differ depending on the Australian state and territory, drivers must have their headlights and tail lights on when driving between sunset and sunrise. Drivers should also turn on their headlights and tail lights during periods of reduced visibility in the day.

Heavy rains across Sydney have left several roads flooded. Picture: David Swift

Sydney’s burst of wet weather has wreaked havoc on their roads. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift.

The current burst of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain across Sydney has wreaked havoc on the city’s roads. Stretches of motorway and several streets and roads were closed on Tuesday due to flooding and commuters also faced extreme delays.

Today, flood levels in parts of the capital city are expected to reach new highs not seen since March 1978, with more than 65 evacuation orders now in place.

Although residents can expect a reprieve from the heavy rainfall on Wednesday, the Bureau of Meteorology has also issued severe weather warnings for damaging wind gusts and damaging surf.

Despite this, dangerous flooding is expected to continue for days.

Originally published as Infuriating and dangerous headlight mistake Australian drivers must not make