DexterMorgan
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Both of our grandmothers lived off rural roads in the Midwest. When we heard someone coming down the road our grandmothers usually took a glance. They usually knew by looking at the vehicles if it it was someone they knew going past their house. Here in VA it is a little different. For some reason or other I frequently see old TV's, furniture and even an occasional mattress or box spring in the ditch. I see them all the time bike riding the rural roads. I've found most folks out that way on the lightly traveled roads pay attention to vehicles - especially those slowing down. That means they are not local - either lost OR looking to dump something in a ditch and run.
I can see a local paying attention to a slow moving vehicle coming down Joyners Bridge Road. Either they are looking for an address or up to no good.
Being born and raised in New York City; I remember spending the summers in Reedsville / Heavesville Virginia in the 80s. Now I must say that this was the boondocks. Lol. But i always remembered the ice man truck; milk man truck and other business's trucks passing by. So you are right. You will notice certain vehicles in the boonies. Btw. The nearest store to get Crab Chips was 10 miles down the road. Lol. But the trucks that stopped by the house would actually have those for sale as well. Lol. So people in the boonies will keep a eye out for all vehicles. Lol. That is considered their lifeline.