Headlights.. Daytime
My previous 2002 Ford F-250 had a feature that anytime the vehicle was on, the headlights were on..(Truck came from Canada).. My newer 2006 F-250 does not have this feature.. Does anyone know of an af...
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rhagfo wrote:wilber1 wrote:dodge guy wrote:
I wouldn`t worry about it. there is no need for DRL`s. The U.S. decided years ago after extensive testing and reports they didn`t help with accidents. I can see oncoming cars just fine with or without DRL`s. Somehow Canada decided (probably with GM`s input) that they were necessary. GM tried years ago to get the U.S. to buy into it, but said no go. I for one am glad that was never approved.
But if you must have it, they can be programmed by the dealer!
Nope. Canada followed Scandinavia's model when it made DRL's mandatory. GM then petitioned the US govt to adopt them on the Canadian model but were turned down. There have been big changes since that testing was done in 1990. Most new models are now using separate LED's for DRL's and when a turn signal is operating, the DRL on that side goes out so it makes the signal even more noticeable, not less.
North America has always been behind when it comes to making changes in automotive lighting. We were still using tungsten sealed beams ver a decade after Europe went to asymmetric cut-off halogen lights. Thankfully Canada got with the program on this issue at least.
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I have been driving with head lights on 24/7/365 since I got my Drivers license in 1967! I don't go through a great amount of bulbs, I did loose a battery when I left lights on for two days once.
Even on bright sunny day, you have shadows and sun glare. Head light on always makes a big difference.
x3. I find it is VERY useful in driving in the prairies. And silver vehicles blend into surrounding terrain very well.
