HCH II and Daytime Running Lights
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Re: HCH II and Daytime Running Lights
Now Kenny, equating Daytime running lights with seatbelts and airbags is a bit of a stretch.
The Daytime running lights just dont quite improve those crash test ratings much these days.
The Daytime running lights just dont quite improve those crash test ratings much these days.
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From: So. California
Re: HCH II and Daytime Running Lights
I agree.
I certainly don't think they add the same degree of safety.
I just can't imagine why anyone would lower the safety of their car.
But live and let die, they say.
I certainly don't think they add the same degree of safety.
I just can't imagine why anyone would lower the safety of their car.
But live and let die, they say.
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
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Re: HCH II and Daytime Running Lights
I think the DRL's look dumb and do not help. However, I do think that it is benificial to have the head lights on durning the day so I usually turn them on. They are brighter and do not look like an amber light.
Have hybrid, will travel.
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From: Stockton, NJ
Re: HCH II and Daytime Running Lights
You should be careful about disabling the lights. If you get a "smart" police officer, they (depending on the state) can cite you for disabling them.
In NJ, if you have lights on the car, the MUST work for the purpose intended. IE Fog lights must be aligned as fog lights and work. DRLs must be aligned ...
PS. They also serve the purpose of satisfying the "lights on..." rules that some states have for:
In NJ, if you have lights on the car, the MUST work for the purpose intended. IE Fog lights must be aligned as fog lights and work. DRLs must be aligned ...
PS. They also serve the purpose of satisfying the "lights on..." rules that some states have for:
- Lights on in construction zone
- Lights on when the wipers are on
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Re: HCH II and Daytime Running Lights
Originally Posted by Adam_HybridCivic
I think the DRL's look dumb and do not help. However, I do think that it is benificial to have the head lights on durning the day so I usually turn them on. They are brighter and do not look like an amber light.
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From: Columbia, SC
Re: HCH II and Daytime Running Lights
Apparently, car manufacturers can request the EPA disable the DRL's before doing fuel economy testing.
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/dearmfr/cd9402.pdf
It stands to reason that it does take net energy out of the cars electrical system that will have to be replenished. In a hybrid I suspect that this would cause an even greater loss of fuel economy compared to a conventional ICE powered car due to the acceleration that the electric motor can provide from electrical power.
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/dearmfr/cd9402.pdf
It stands to reason that it does take net energy out of the cars electrical system that will have to be replenished. In a hybrid I suspect that this would cause an even greater loss of fuel economy compared to a conventional ICE powered car due to the acceleration that the electric motor can provide from electrical power.
