2006-07-08 20:04:30 · 22 answers · asked by emiree 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
studies have found that driving with the headlights on is safer than without. Plus many vehicles, especially GM products have daytime running lights. daytime running lights reduce insurance premiums in most cases. Also, some comanies require that their drivers turn their headlights on during the day.
2006-07-08 20:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Safety is the answer to your question. Imagine you are driving, and you try passing an 18 wheeler, suddenly he starts changing lanes in your direction. That's because he can't see you until it's too late! Headlights are one of the best safety devices you have on your car,... USE THEM!
2006-07-09 03:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many new cars come with Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Most people do not know how to remove the fuse that turns them off and most do not know if it is legal to do so. If I remember correctly, it is still legal to disable DRL.
DRL has several benefits. It makes the care more visible in clear conditions as well as in inclement weather. In many locations lights are mandatory at dusk and in rain, snow, fog, smoke and other conditions and may help you avoid a ticket if they are already turned on or turn on automatically.
BTW, those little lights along the side of a vehicle are not Running Lights. Those small lights are called Side Markers and they illuminate when you turn on your parking lights or main headlamps. Driving with only your parking lights on at dusk or night is illegal and subject to fine in many locations. Actual running lights are on vehicles like three-quarter ton pickups --they are those 5 small amber lights on top of the cab. Anyone who refers to sidemarkers as running lights is perpetuating a dangerous misnomer.
2006-07-09 03:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Wyld Stallyns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2002 Toyota always has the front lights on whenever you start the engine. I believe it's a safety thing. Motorcycles have been doing it earlier. It makes it easier to see the vehicle in poor conditions.
2006-07-09 03:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by Cymalon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It increases visibility even during the day. Meaning people can see you from further away with the lights on.
2006-07-09 03:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by Pumpkin Head 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid, the only time people would have lights on during the day was if there was heavy fog or for a funeral procession.
2006-07-09 03:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by the other one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people that drive with their headlights on during the day, are signifying to other drivers on the road, that they are there and they are "safe" drivers!
2006-07-09 03:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by Dorah C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U dont own a car do u? Some of the newer vehicles lights are AUTOMATIC, they come on when the car/truck is turned on
2006-07-09 03:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by Jeri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often times those are just running lights. GM had them standard for a few years. Not sure if they still do or not. They are on all the time.
2006-07-09 03:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daytime running lights...most cars like toyotas have them standard factory equipped.
2006-07-09 03:08:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋