Headlights.. Daytime

Hmmm...
What do the environuts have to say about fuel saving?
Don't they usually say that even if you only save a teaspoon of fuel in 100 miles, when that is multiplied by 5 million vehicles it becomes a LOT of fuel, and it is definitely worth saving?
Yet, when it comes to the fuel saved by not having a load on the alternator (yes, it is about a teaspoonful per 100 miles, certainly no more than that), it is a non-issue due to the perceived increase in safety.
Our motorhome has lights that come on with the ignition. They are mildly annoying, but not enough that I am going to attempt to disable them.

To me, the biggest advantage to DRLs over just turning on your lights (like covering the sensor) is that you aren't constantly running your tail lights. That makes your rear brake lights easier to contrast during the day but still gives you the benefit of being seen from the front. It's probably not enough to be an issue on a tow vehicle, but some trailer lights make it really hard to discern the brake lights from the tail lights in the sun.

Offer void if your tail lights and brake lights are separate. Your mileage may vary.

pitch wrote:
I live where there are a lot of stupid people.

Yea... we all live there, its called the EARTH!

I love DRL's I drive between 200 and 400 miles a day in all road and weather conditions. I live where there are a lot of stupid people. They seem to think that a Silver or White car in a blizzard or fog sticks out like blaze orange in a forest. Don't work that way. PLEASE turn on your freakin headlights.
If I was king all lights would come on with the ignition!

If you drive a lot on two lane roads you see oncoming traffic much sooner if they have DRL's, (and they see you) especially if oncoming vehicles are not bright colours or visibility is less than perfect. Very important if you are looking to pass someone. Drivers keep saying that cyclists and pedestrians should wear bright clothing and have lights so they can be seen by motorists but some seem to think stealth is an advantage and makes them safer if they are in a vehicle. Go figure.

I have been for DRL, but I live in state that only has 8 hours of daylight in the winter and many days are overcast or raining. If you look at the studies and statistical data collected, most claim only only a 10% reduction in head on collisions but over 30% reduction in left turn collisions.

I have found most vehicles allow you to bypass DRL by engaging the emergency brake to the first notch - This will engage the switch yet typically not engage your brake shoes. For those having a legitimate reason to move their vehicles without having the lights activate, a method has long been available in many vehicles.

https://www.ibiblio.org/rdu/DRLs/studies.htm

http://www.usroads.com/journals/rmej/9912/rm991203.htm

dodge guy wrote:
When someone is texting they aren't looking ahead, so headlights on are not going to help.
How can you not see a car coming at you. And if there was, the headlights are not the issue, the person in the car is.
Am I missing something about how the headlamps make a car visible to someone. If 2 cars hit head on, headlamps were not going to help at all. If you can't see a car 200 feet or even 100 feet in front of you (either way) then there is some other issue going on where headlamps or DRL's would not have been a factor. If you can't swerve at that distance then it's either distracted driving or a medical issue.
Headlights on are just a way to make you feel all safe and cozy in your vehicle, when in fact the accident will be unavoidable.

sometime when your drivig pay attention to how far ahead of you and how quckly you notice oncoming traffic with lights on vs. off, especially when going through shadows. I think you'll realize you will notice oncoming raffic with lights on far earlier, especially in lighter colored cars or in shadows. Will let you know about possible issues with oncoming traffic earlier and more time to react if they do something unexpected.

Personally, it's protecting ME to have my lights on. I'll spend the extra dime of gas/year and extra set of light bulbs every 10 years or so.

dodge guy wrote:
When someone is texting they aren't looking ahead, so headlights on are not going to help.
How can you not see a car coming at you. And if there was, the headlights are not the issue, the person in the car is.
Am I missing something about how the headlamps make a car visible to someone. If 2 cars hit head on, headlamps were not going to help at all. If you can't see a car 200 feet or even 100 feet in front of you (either way) then there is some other issue going on where headlamps or DRL's would not have been a factor. If you can't swerve at that distance then it's either distracted driving or a medical issue.
Headlights on are just a way to make you feel all safe and cozy in your vehicle, when in fact the accident will be unavoidable.

You obviously pay attention when you drive, for that I say THANK YOU. A large percentage of the other moron's out there aren't paying attention. They take a quick glance before they turn left or change lanes or pull out of a side street. Maybe having lights on will help. Motorcycles are required to have lights on for that exact reason.

Personally, I will spend the extra 10 cents per year to have my lights on. If all it does is make me feel warm and cozy inside... its worth it to me.

When someone is texting they aren't looking ahead, so headlights on are not going to help.
How can you not see a car coming at you. And if there was, the headlights are not the issue, the person in the car is.
Am I missing something about how the headlamps make a car visible to someone. If 2 cars hit head on, headlamps were not going to help at all. If you can't see a car 200 feet or even 100 feet in front of you (either way) then there is some other issue going on where headlamps or DRL's would not have been a factor. If you can't swerve at that distance then it's either distracted driving or a medical issue.
Headlights on are just a way to make you feel all safe and cozy in your vehicle, when in fact the accident will be unavoidable.

is it friday yet? wrote:
Do you have an automatic mode on your headlight switch for lights to come on at night? If so, cover the sensor on the dash with some electrical tape.

HAHAHA!!! thought I was the only one that did that?:B