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Robbo

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11th Feb 08 at 12:30

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17591

mwg

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11th Feb 08 at 12:32

A few other countries in Europe have this law already. Does make the car stand out alot more

Dr Pepper

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11th Feb 08 at 12:36

Very good idea imo-- I always drive with my lights on- it clearly makes you more visable and I cant really think of a down side to it.

Planty02

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11th Feb 08 at 12:38

are we just talking about sidelights here??

I sometimes put them on in the day so my dash lights up (for some reason the corsa C dash is always in a shadow) but other than that, dont really see a need for it

myke

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11th Feb 08 at 12:49

i don't like corner markers that volvo's have.
makes me think they are indicating at a glance

Robbo

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11th Feb 08 at 12:50

quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
Very good idea imo-- I always drive with my lights on- it clearly makes you more visable and I cant really think of a down side to it.

Only thing that annoys me is sometime sit can dazzle you a bit but its not generally a problem

PLanty - no, dipped

mwg

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11th Feb 08 at 12:55

The DRLs on Audis are another light altogether from the main, dipped and sidelights. And when the DRLs are on the rear lights aren't on.

Planty02

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11th Feb 08 at 13:00

thanks for clearing that up robbo...dont see the point in driving around with dipped headlights in the day tbh

lights are to light up dark roads

Fonz

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11th Feb 08 at 13:10

grrr

not sure if i agree or not. in principle its a great idea and when ALL cars have it will be great.

although the cars that do it now stand out, the ones that dont are often "unseen" imo

obvioulsy this is seen more during that hour between sidelights and headlights. some stick dipped on as soon as possible, others stick to sidelights longer than needed....those on sidelights can be "lost" in my experience.

until all cars have it i'll be mixed feelings...

whitter45

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11th Feb 08 at 13:12

BMW do this on all cars with xexons

I love my DRL

Edd

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11th Feb 08 at 13:16

quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
BMW do this on all cars with xexons

I love my DRL

only if you want them

you can chose not to turn them on

AndyKent

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11th Feb 08 at 13:20

Is it just me who can't see the point?

Is it to increase visibility? Because if you can't see a car in broad daylight you shouldn't be driving.

Or is it to stop people forgetting to put their lights on at dusk, again, if you can't remember to do it, should you be driving?

Or is it just to cover up the fact that a hell of a lot of drivers on the road have shocking observation skills I wonder and the government doesn't want to do anything about it.....

Edd

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11th Feb 08 at 13:21

the point is

why not? if it helps people see you better-excellent

if it doesnt whats the harm?

nova_gteuk

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11th Feb 08 at 13:23

Everyone who rides bikes are supposed to anyway,when i did my bike test was one off the first things i was told.

AndyKent

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11th Feb 08 at 13:24

Doesn't help people see if they aren't looking in the first place does it.

How many people have a rear view mirror (all of us) and how many drivers do you notice not using it at all - a lot.

whitter45

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11th Feb 08 at 13:35

quote:
Originally posted by Edd

quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
BMW do this on all cars with xexons

I love my DRL

only if you want them

you can chose not to turn them on

very true but defeats the object - might aswell use them

the adaptive headlights also only work if you have your headlights on auto

Matt H

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11th Feb 08 at 13:47

Surely this will increase the chance of global warming, they will give off heat?

Jambo

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11th Feb 08 at 13:49

i think its a tad pointless.

pow

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11th Feb 08 at 13:49

Meh, dont agree with corner markers like on Volvos, but I ALWAYS drive around with my sidelights on, I like my red dash

Fonz

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11th Feb 08 at 13:51

quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Surely this will increase the chance of global warming, they will give off heat?

a point well made!

Haimsey

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11th Feb 08 at 13:52

Id say its a good idea as it does make people more noticable. But doesnt bother me too much, im used to driving round with my sidelights on. I do it automatically; just something i have got into the habit of doing when i went from my scooter to my car

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Ricky352

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11th Feb 08 at 13:53

I remember seeing an advert to have day time lights ages again. They proved in a survey that you were slightly less likely to be in an accident. I guess this is becasue your car would stand out more from others.

BVut if everyone is driving with thier lights on every car will be the same and not stand out i recon.

Tom

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11th Feb 08 at 14:14

Pointless imo.

Not quite sure how it increases petrol consumption though

nova_gteuk

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11th Feb 08 at 14:26

quote:
Originally posted by Fonz

quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Surely this will increase the chance of global warming, they will give off heat?

a point well made!

Could be because when were all under water visibilaty will be reduced drastically

bubble

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11th Feb 08 at 14:37

i always have my xenons on-that way people dont have an excuse for not seeing ya

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