DgarJust read that it’s law that you have to turn your headlights on when it’s raining in Sweden.
How the hell am I supposed to know when it’s raining in Sweden?
John Carlsen 🇺🇸🇳🇱🇪🇺Good joke!
No joke:
"According to the Department of Motor Vehicles' California Driver Handbook, 'You must turn on your headlights if snow, rain, fog, dust, or low visibility (1,000 feet or less) requires the use of windshield wipers.' This law, as stated in California Vehicle Code 24400, took effect in January 2008."
Also, for >20 years, I always drive with my headlights on.
"Research indicates that drivers who always drive with their headlights on reduce their risk for accidents by as much as ten percent. Pedestrians and other drivers simply find it easier to see cars that run their headlights, even on clear, sunny days."
from https://www.automotivesupersportinc.com/4-things-to-know-about-headlights-and-auto-accidents
Iza Running AgainAlmost sounds like car manufacturers should be required to have cars always have headlights come on when the vehicle is moving.
I prefer having a switch so I can turn off my headlights if I want to run the engine without blinding others while I'm parked for a while in a lot in front of a store. Otherwise, I just leave the switch on.
I've seen a lot of bad decisions from companies trying to be nannies. One that comes to mind was the time (years ago) when GM set its new cars to automatically drive with their high beams on during the day, probably thinking that if a little is good, more must be better. Only (at least in California) it's unlawful to drive within a certain distance of another car while using high beams. What a brain fart.