C70: Daytime running lights

[EssexExile]

Now that most cars have DLRs I wouldn't want to be the one that didn't, that's just asking to be not noticed. Perhaps the OP doesn't want to be noticed, I wonder what he's up to!

[DaveNP]

DRLs-, whilst I can buy in to the benefits, the implementation and legislation seem to be a massive political fudge up. My wife's new KIA has DRLs, as per the law, but when I asked if they could make the rear sidelights come on too, as Volvo have done for decades, the dealer said it just couldn't be done. I've seen far too many numptys driving down the road in the dark with their led dash shining brightly, their front led DRLs illuminating the way, and the rear of the car in total stealth mode

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by DaveNP

DRLs-, whilst I can buy in to the benefits, the implementation and legislation seem to be a massive political fudge up. My wife's new KIA has DRLs, as per the law, but when I asked if they could make the rear sidelights come on too, as Volvo have done for decades, the dealer said it just couldn't be done. I've seen far too many numptys driving down the road in the dark with their led dash shining brightly, their front led DRLs illuminating the way, and the rear of the car in total stealth mode

I hope you're not suggesting for one minute that your wife would be one of those "numptys driving down the road in the dark with their led dash shining brightly, their front led DRLs illuminating the way, and the rear of the car in total stealth mode"

[andy_d]

Originally Posted by EssexExile

Now that most cars have DLRs I wouldn't want to be the one that didn't, that's just asking to be not noticed. Perhaps the OP doesn't want to be noticed, I wonder what he's up to!

the road lighting regulations, highway code and C&U regs All cater for the times Lights need to be used
having them On all the time, is a sop to the brain deads who will Not read ,understand and follow the relevant laws and guidelines
IF you cant see a car in good lighting conditions without its lights on, What is your guide dog doing driving, as the laws+guidelines cover All other lighting situations.

yes in countries with "days" where there is no daylight it makes some sense, when allowing for brain dead sheeple. in the uk , non at all , other than the brain dead "dont want to/its not my fault" sheep

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by andy_d

the road lighting regulations, highway code and C&U regs All cater for the times Lights need to be used
having them On all the time, is a sop to the brain deads who will Not read ,understand and follow the relevant laws and guidelines
IF you cant see a car in good lighting conditions without its lights on, What is your guide dog doing driving, as the laws+guidelines cover All other lighting situations.

yes in countries with "days" where there is no daylight it makes some sense, when allowing for brain dead sheeple. in the uk , non at all , other than the brain dead "dont want to/its not my fault" sheep

As per Post No 9, DRL's reduce the number of multi-party daytime accidents for cars by about 5-15%. This was found in 41 studies across various countries including Southern Europe. You can argue the reasons for this, but by not having your lights on during the day, you are increasing your risk of having an accident.

The only way this doesn't make sense is if you want someone to crash in to you.

[JJD1]

Originally Posted by Rocinante

As per Post No 9, DRL's reduce the number of multi-party daytime accidents for cars by about 5-15%. This was found in 41 studies across various countries including Southern Europe. You can argue the reasons for this, but by not having your lights on during the day, you are increasing your risk of having an accident.

The only way this doesn't make sense is if you want someone to crash in to you.

Exactly : Its adds another reference point for someones brain to acknowledge something . The more they acknowledge .The better they think and react

[Dibble]

Originally Posted by Rocinante

I hope you're not suggesting for one minute that your wife would be one of those "numptys driving down the road in the dark with their led dash shining brightly, their front led DRLs illuminating the way, and the rear of the car in total stealth mode"

I get the impression that those individuals think they have their DRLs on even the rear ones so don't switch on to all lights and can frequently be seen driving in the dark without any lights. I have pointed this out to a couple of people known to me and they admit they thought that included rear lights. I cannot understand how highly regarded manufacturers can allow this to happen.
Furthermore, someone wants to remove their DRLs completely and one has to ask Why? This is an excellent time of year with early dark to see how many people are running without any lights or in conditions of reduced visibility, i.e. snow, heavy rain. DRLs prevent that happening.A great safety device. Volvo started it and now look and see how many others have followed suit.

[ITSv40]

The OP joins the forum and posts one question that not many others would contemplate and promptly disappears. Then 5 and a half years later we all debate the merits of the question - Covid must be getting to us

[DaveNP]

Originally Posted by Rocinante

I hope you're not suggesting for one minute that your wife would be one of those "numptys driving down the road in the dark with their led dash shining brightly, their front led DRLs illuminating the way, and the rear of the car in total stealth mode"

We get around the problem by leaving the light switch set to 'Auto' (because we can all make mistakes), the headlights/taillights come on when it gets dark slightly odd effect is that when we go under the motorway bridge nearby unless it's a very sunny day it's 'dark' enough under there to switch the lights on.

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by DaveNP

We get around the problem by leaving the light switch set to 'Auto' (because we can all make mistakes), the headlights/taillights come on when it gets dark slightly odd effect is that when we go under the motorway bridge nearby unless it's a very sunny day it's 'dark' enough under there to switch the lights on.

Which is fine until you get a foggy day when half the country drives around with bright LED DRL at the front which are really good in fog a and no rear lights whatsoever.....

Back to the OP, although it's 5 years old, for the C30/S40/V50/C70 platform you can only turn off the DRL function of the headlights with a software update - but this is sold by Volvo specifically for that purpose and there is no reason why a dealer should refuse.