99 year old on wrong side of road and no headlights in RV

wnjj wrote:

GordonThree wrote:
I'd be fine with the govt hard wiring headlights direct to the ignition.

Not me. There are plenty of times having the motor on without the headlights on makes sense. Parking while keeping warm, for example, or when maneuvering into a campsite when it’s late without lighting up the neighbors. I always turn them off or to marker lights when backing up using mirrors. Try it sometime and see how much better you can see without the bright windshield in front of you.

Most good ideas on paper have consequences, just like the no tail lights with DRL’s on.

I agree with you and do like the auto headlights in our truck and Yukon though, so long as i have the option to turn them off. I still turn them on in the fog or heavy rain. Automatic headlights or at least a chime would be nice. Most vehicles warn you when you leave them ON when you get out.

Agree with both of you, each to a point.
I have always driven with headlights on since I got my license back in 1967! Back then during the day many other drivers would flash their lights at me during the day, but just made it a habit to turn on and off entering and exiting (well most of the exits), yes cost me a couple dead batteries in 50 years.
I also think there are times when lights need to be very low or off. Standard lights on, with an override to turn down or off for short periods of time.