Headlights
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:13
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Member - Uncle (NSW)
On my way into work this morning, the weather was horrendous,dark ,gloomy and raining cats and dogs at 8am. It was very interesting to see the amount of 4wd's that HAD their headlights ON, and the amount of normal passenger vehicles that didn't.
I wonder if Mr Scooby doo, or Scruby, whatever his name is, has his lights on in the worst of weather. Or if he drives maybe up the Pacific Hwy at some stage in broad daylight with his lights on, like many 4wders do? Just having an evening bitch session here, dont do it very often!
Reply By: toyocrusa - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:16
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:16
Hi.When I visited and drove in the US it was mandatory for headlights to be turned on in wet weather. I think the same rule should apply in Aus. I know I use
mine in wet conditions. Bob.
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Follow Up By: Skippy In The GU - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:05
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:05
And yet in some states you don't need a wear helmet when riding a MotorBike
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Reply By: V64Runner - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:32
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:32
Like wise in WA. When its overcast and the light is not that good I have my headlights on as my vehicle is a dark metallic
grey - not a good colour for wet weather conditions.
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Follow Up By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:56
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:56
My truck is white but I still turn lights on when it rains or the light is dimming because it is overcast or dusk or dawn. When driving on the highway I also drive with head lights on, safety I guess.
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Reply By: Madfisher - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:33
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:33
Great idea, in fact If in a dark vehicle I always drive with lights on.At work now all the ferry drivers are told to drive with lights on 24/7.
Cheers Pete
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Reply By: Willem - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:21
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:21
UNcle
In SA country roads have signs up to state Headlights ON during the day. It makes sense.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 23:42
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 23:42
They've got a
sign like that at Glenbrook, NSW - no-one bothers !!!
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Follow Up By: Twintrail(W.A.) - Friday, Feb 20, 2009 at 01:27
Friday, Feb 20, 2009 at 01:27
hi willem about time to change photo. you are showing your age with this one redards pedro
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Thoughtfully- Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:31
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:31
Surely you mean leave the headlights off during the day? The extra power used would surely add to the greenhouse emissions of the car and the power stations and be worse off for us all?
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Follow Up By: Off-track - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:55
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 21:55
Probably explains why some people put their 'parkers' on and not go the extra click to low beam. That is annoying.
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Follow Up By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 23:16
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 23:16
Bonz, thats exactly why I wear my LED caplight while I am driving, to save the
battery power and wear and tear on my headlights.
Dave
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Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 23:45
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 23:45
After having one too many idiot pull out in front of me, I've decided to have my headlights on, whenever the ignition is on !
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Reply By: DIO - Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 09:23
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 09:23
Think you'll find that it is a requirement in most (all) States that during periods of low visibility or that period between between sunset and sunrise , that motorists are required to have their headlights on. It is illegal to drive with only the
parking lights illuminated. Driving with headlights on during the day is a
well known safety feature that assists oncoming motorists to easily see such vehicles. Often vehicle colour, haze, glare can help to reduce such visibility, hence the headlights. But then, not everyone is serious about road safety, are they !!!
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Follow Up By: Alan H - Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 10:24
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 10:24
Some years ago when travelling North on
Albany Hwy WA I was pulled up by the cops for a licence
check...."You've got your headlights on" the cop said and I replied "Yes I have, for safety reasons as it's easier for others to see me coming from a distance".
He just shrugged, gave me my licence back and walked away.
So much for his attitude to road safety, but luckily things have changed a bit now.
Alan.
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