Heavy rain, poor visabilty - no lights

movingforward2010

same again this afternoon, overcast & heavy rain and dimwit drivers with no lights on!

hewhoisnotintheknow

Inactive wrote: »

Sorry I disagee, it is just a gimmick IMO, a bit like auto wipers, surely it isn't asking too much to expect a driver to turn a small switch, when appropriate.

It removes the " thinking " part of driving, so a bad move.

Give drivers that do not switch on dipped headlights when required 3 points on their licences, then they may well get the message.;)

well if it stops someone not seeing an idiot driving towards them whos has forgotten to turn their lights on it can only be a good thing. Its a bit like people who say they dont need an air bag as they are a good driver

Inactive

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

well if it stops someone not seeing an idiot driving towards them whos has forgotten to turn their lights on it can only be a good thing. Its a bit like people who say they dont need an air bag as they are a good driver

Sorry, not comparing like with like, once you remove the thinking part of driving, where does it all end?

I see that some new Volvo's have auto emergency braking !!!!!!. :eek:

hewhoisnotintheknow

Inactive wrote: »

Sorry, not comparing like with like, once you remove the thinking part of driving, where does it all end?

I see that some new Volvo's have auto emergency braking !!!!!!. :eek:

it ends with me being able to see morons coming up behind me on the motorway

goldspanners

Inactive wrote: »

Sorry I disagee, it is just a gimmick IMO, a bit like auto wipers, surely it isn't asking too much to expect a driver to turn a small switch, when appropriate.

i have auto lights and wipers, ive never used the auto lights as i know when i need to put them on,be it day or night.
but i do find the auto wiper feature very handy and i miss it when im driving something without it. i keep them on a low to medium sensitivity and they work a treat

GSXRCarlos

i think drivers should use there common sense more, stop relying on electronic aids and use their own judgment.

Don't get me wrong, but as a higher than average road user (30,000 miles a year, in a car and 5,000 a year on a motorbike) i think far too many driver aids make driving "safe"

hundredk

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

They bloody well sure should think a bit more:mad::mad::mad:

I don't think I need anyone to tell me when I would be more visible with my lights on and niether do I think would anyone else..

I agree, thinking, common sense and good observation is the key to good driving.

flyingscotno1

The UK government opposed DRL in the EU, they only wanted it on motorcycles. They have serious concerns on motorcyclist safety when cars get DRL. Most buses already run with DRL.

Inactive

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

it ends with me being able to see morons coming up behind me on the motorway

I can see them without lights on, perhaps a trip to Specsavers may be in order..

cyclonebri1

Inactive wrote: »

Sorry I disagee, it is just a gimmick IMO, a bit like auto wipers, surely it isn't asking too much to expect a driver to turn a small switch, when appropriate.

It removes the " thinking " part of driving, so a bad move.

Give drivers that do not switch on dipped headlights when required 3 points on their licences, then they may well get the message.;)

Auto wipers are a bit different, yes they will switch on when it rains but in intermitant rain and roadsplash they do provide a means of avoiding constantly pratting about with the wiper speeds.

And I'll line this on up for Inactive, , my Renault has the most useless auto wiper system imaginable. Every time you swith of the engine you have to restart the auto wiper bit:rolleyes: