Juhan Leemet wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 17:35:57 +0100, Zathras wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 19:33:24 GMT, Catman
>> > wrote:
>>
>> <Snip>
>>> fog lights switch off when the ignition is turned off, and will not
>>>re-light unless deliberately turned on.
>
> Battery saving feature, I would guess?
>
No. It stops iddiots from driving around with their got lights on (dazzling
the rest of us) for months cos they forget to turn them off.

>> ...my front fogs are totally useless - I once tried to light up a wall
>> 10ft away in darkness with them - made no real difference. Maybe the
>> Italians have an extra-special, cunning fog over there...
>
> I think fog lights come into their own in thick fog, when regular
> headlights make it seem like you're inside a milk bottle. They should let
> you see something (more than nothing... like moonlight?). Unfortunately,
> you do have to slow your speed, unless you're a bat, or have ESP.

I agree. They get used maybe once a year, but then they are useful

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