Re: Daytime running lights not working !

From: droo (03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net)
Date: Fri Jan 16 2004 - 17:55:04 EST


On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 16:45:43 -0500, Michael Maskalans <dml@tepidcola.com>
wrote:

>
> I'd been wondering when this issue would come up in the discussion. I
> agree with josh - I don't like DRLs. However my problem is their
> implementation. I personally drive with my parking lights on (though I
> prefer to call them 'running lights' - blame boating/ end of aside),
> because it makes me visible to the front and rear, without distracting
> anyone. DRLs as often implemented add glare while at the same time only
> helping visibility to the front.
>
> I see way too many people who leave on their DRLs until well into dusk
> (assumedly thinking 'I'm visible b/c I have DRLs, and not being stupid.
> that's a reach, I know) rather than moving to parking or headlights which
> illuminate the rear as well.
>
> What the Caravans and Ventures (and Freightliner Century class and
> derivatives) among few others do with their front turn signals serving as
> DRLs I like. but it still is bad in back.
>
> sorry to dredge topics, but this is something I'd kinda like to see
> discussed even if it is 300 messages old....

DRL's are to make you visible as an oncoming vehicle. Nothing to do with
people behind you. And those people who leave them on into dusk are the
people that wouldn;t turn on their headlights at the same time.

-- 
-Droo

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