2007-02-12 07:00:54 · 19 answers · asked by david h 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Army regulations state that a convoy will always travel with the headlights on while on public roads. This is to do two things. One is to make the convoy members visible to the convoy leader, and the second is to make them more visible while traveling on highways. When in tactical mode (usually in a combat zone or training facility) all lights are extinguished with the exception of blackout lights, which are small marker lights that can only be seen a short distance.
2007-02-12 07:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I do not see the word convoy in this question.
The armed forces driving school was about a quarter of a mile from my home and there was a constant stream of vehicles all day long.Yes whether in convoy or not they had lights on because they are not only camouflarged but because they are not required by law to conform to the construction and use regs some have bits sticking out are best noticed and given a wide berth.
2007-02-13 03:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is an requirement for military vehicles for safety .
I run my lights on all the time. There is times when some people, just don't see you if you are not close, maybe they have trouble seeing or just have their minds on something else, I don't know. So, I feel a lot better with them on. i got use to that while I was driving a truck.
2007-02-15 17:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Auburn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State police studies have shown a vehicle with it's lights on is much less likely to be involved in an accident no matter what time of day
2007-02-12 07:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by wizjp 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As they are normally camouflaged having the lights on helps other motorists see the vehicles. Seems stupid on a motorway, but when you meet one on a country road you'll be glad it helps them stand out.
2007-02-12 07:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bandit600 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're camoflaged vehicles. It might not seem much cover when you're close to them but spread over a mile or more of open road they can be hard to see.
The regulations say that they use their lights so that they can see each other and oncoming road users can see them.
2007-02-12 07:15:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is for safety purposes to make them more readily visible. Many professional drivers do this as well in 18 wheelers. I always drive with my headlights on for this reason, I started doing it when I owned a silver Monte Carlo, it blended in too easily with the color of aged asphalt...you know silver/gray car...silver/gray rd, now it is just a habit with me. If you begin doing it, at first always check to see that you turned off your lights when you park, after awhile it'll become 2nd nature.
2007-02-12 07:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by johnkmayer 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is so that you can see them and so that they can see each other. Sounds twee but as they are painted in drab colours (camouflage) then they are harder to see than normal vehicles hence the lights
2007-02-12 18:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by The Fat Controller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they travel in convoy it's easier to spot if one goes astray. It's the same when traveling in a group for such as a funeral.
2007-02-12 11:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by James M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that other motorists and pedestrians will see them and be aware of their presence. This also applies to Volvos, some Citroens and to many other makes of vehicle. It is a safety feature.
2007-02-12 07:05:12 · answer #10 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋