LouiseM wrote:A lot of newer cars have daylight running lights and unless owners choose to disable them they stay on all the time. So probably more a case of drivers not thinking to turn any lights on rather than just choosing to turn on the sidelights.
I can live with the running lights that some moderns have, Louise, as the nature of the LED bulbs do actually do a better job than the older sidelights. My beef is with the fact that it takes a conscious decision NOT to switch your lights fully on - I mean, why would you have the thought pattern that says "Mmm I think i may need to turn my lights on - but not fully - just a little bit!!" you actually have to stop yourself going to main headlights WHY when the point of having them on is so others can see you clearly?? either you want your light ON or you don't!!
Chipper wrote:They are pretty useful if you happen to be parked in an 'awkward' position in the fog or at dusk, say. Or if your battery is too flat to power the headlamps!
I do take the point made by chipper but again, many of todays moderns have fully functioning hazard flashers that are far more effective than the side lights AND many have a handy hazard warning triangle nicely tucked in the boot.
OK I think I need to take my medication again - I'm starting to sound a bit like someone else......
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