On 21 Jul 2005 12:44:34 -0700, "Comboverfish" >
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>N8N wrote:
>> Steve wrote:
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>> Because they use the high beams and therefore are rude and glaring to
>> other motorists, defeating the idea of a "safety" feature. It's nice
>> to let other traffic know I'm there; it's not so nice to blind them.
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>I hear that complaint very infrequently, and I don't really get it.
>High beams in series (DRLs) are a much lower intensity of focused light
>than when run normally at full B+. The biggest reason HB DRLs are not
>a problem is the fact that they are used in DAYLIGHT; there is
>significant sunlight outside as to keep onlookers' eyes adjusted for
>bright light conditions. Ive seen plenty of cars going down the street
>over the years with their highbeams on (for whatever reason) and never
>thought it was annoying -- let alone DRLs.
>
>Our resident lighting expert Dan likes small dedicated amber DRLs
>better than headlights for a variety of reasons, but my gut feeling is
>I like the headlight systems better - just from a driver standpoint. I
>think they are more noticeable and hopefully more safe as a result. I
>have no facts to back that up, however.
>
>Toyota MDT in MO


I like headlights better when they are used as headlights and DRLS
when they are shoved up the drivers ass - they are ALL irritating.
Anyone who can't see a car during the day unless it has lights on
should have their license revoked.