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Lights on during the day, is that really necessary?


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""This question is currently the subject of intense discussion. The fact is that, in principle, driving with lights on during the day offers a clear plus in terms of safety.

Lights on during the day, is that really necessary?

 

Among other aspects, this is shown by a study carried out by the Dutch "SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research" on behalf of the European Commission.

 

The result of the study: in half of all accidents during the day, one contributing factor was that other vehicles were either not seen or were seen too late. Compulsory in many other countries already, in Germany the decision in relation to requiring daytime running light has yet to be made.""...

 

More @ http://www.automotoportal.com/article/Ligh...eally_necessary

 

Well, some of our "world class" drivers here don't even signal for lane change....

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The study is base on a black colour vehicle. If using white or yellow vehicle may come out different visibility.

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Neutral Newbie

i onli on small light when i drive my pickup

brougnt it 2nd hand dark grey + 4 months never wash)

Some also miss my own bonnet while driving. [:|]

But my sefeiro is silver, so never on [;)]

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Turbocharged

what i felt is, as long a driver is careless when changing lane or didnt bother to check blind spot, it wont help much with light on or off.... [:(]

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