|
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
![]() | #1 |
![]() | DRLs off now... too dangerous! For the third time since I got the car, someone pulled out in front of me today and then realising I wasnt stopping started shouting "but you flashed me" and pointing at the DRLs... so they are now off for good. I think they are perhaps too bright and do look like a headlamp to the uninformed maybe? Anyway, they are staying off unless they do become compulsory at some stage. Maybe a smaller wattage bulb would have been better...
__________________ Ex 500 Owner! Ive even bought a Pug for the wife!!! |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #2 |
![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! Shout back.. And what does flashing my lights mean? You must have some real numpties in your area. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #4 |
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 27 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! DRLs are just some cheap feature designed to make audi's look more 'flashy'. But as Clarkson says "makes it look like a council house at christmas" with regards to the audi R8 Leave em off.
__________________ ![]() "Spirito di Punto" 2005 Volvo S40 2.5 T5 SE - Current2005 Volvo S40 2.0D - Sold 2006 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 - Sold 1996 Renault Laguna 1.8 - Sold |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #5 |
![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! Highway code. 110 Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users. 111 Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #6 | ||
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 511 Thanks: 5 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! The Christmas tree analogy is only really appropriate on the R8 because of the LED units.
__________________
Last edited by ensonricky; 21-08-2008 at 19:07. | ||
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #7 |
![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! Highway code. 110 Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users. 111 Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully.
__________________ Ex 500 Owner! Ive even bought a Pug for the wife!!! |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #8 | ||
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sheffield-ish
Posts: 939 Thanks: 38 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! mine were never on but i'll be using them when the early dark night's come round again good feature but would be better on the stalk with the headlamp's
__________________
| ||
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #9 |
![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! Highway code. 110 Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users. 111 Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully. ![]() ![]() Why would they be better on the headlamp stalk?
__________________ Most Easterly Panda's - Panda'ing in East Anglia ![]() Stockest of mk2 Panda Parts, PM for any parts requests ![]() 1993 Classic Panda Selecta, 1989 Panda 750L, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2009 Qubo Dynamic Dualogic WAV & 2005 Panda Climbing 4x4 (LPG) ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #10 |
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 27 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! LED jet washers that you have on chav cars, I consider to be very dangerous as the intial "what is that" factor causes you to look in that direction. That split second distraction can the difference between stopping in good time or going in to the back of someone. As the only cars I have seen on the road with DRL's have been audi's I also think they are dangerous, as with undercar neons and naked (female) pedestrians.
__________________ ![]() "Spirito di Punto" 2005 Volvo S40 2.5 T5 SE - Current2005 Volvo S40 2.0D - Sold 2006 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 - Sold 1996 Renault Laguna 1.8 - Sold |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #11 |
![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! LED jet washers that you have on chav cars, I consider to be very dangerous as the intial "what is that" factor causes you to look in that direction. That split second distraction can the difference between stopping in good time or going in to the back of someone. As the only cars I have seen on the road with DRL's have been audi's I also think they are dangerous, as with undercar neons and naked (female) pedestrians. ![]()
__________________ Most Easterly Panda's - Panda'ing in East Anglia ![]() Stockest of mk2 Panda Parts, PM for any parts requests ![]() 1993 Classic Panda Selecta, 1989 Panda 750L, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2009 Qubo Dynamic Dualogic WAV & 2005 Panda Climbing 4x4 (LPG) ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12 |
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: On a planet of my own
Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 129 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! I have to admit, I have never had this problem. Can't see how it differs from Volvos. Some drivers are just thick. (not you NP)
__________________ ![]() Last edited by Mark Elvin; 22-08-2008 at 01:15. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #13 |
![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! ![]()
__________________ Most Easterly Panda's - Panda'ing in East Anglia ![]() Stockest of mk2 Panda Parts, PM for any parts requests ![]() 1993 Classic Panda Selecta, 1989 Panda 750L, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2009 Qubo Dynamic Dualogic WAV & 2005 Panda Climbing 4x4 (LPG) ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #14 |
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom.
Posts: 6,039 Thanks: 265 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! I always drive my Cinqs on sidelights - the DRL's are a proper solution to what I have doing for years to be seen and stop people pulling out on me. I still get old codgers flashing their lights at me. Mine are staying on, they are a safety feature. Consider this - might the insurers reagard NOT using them as contributary negligance?
__________________ current car http://www.fiatforum.com/members-mot...nello-red.html the true flagship Fiat that's a bit Alfa and a bit Abarth ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #15 |
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oldham
Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 34 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! I've had a few people flash me with me having my DRL's on, thing is because of them flashing me I nearly had an accident wondering what they were flashing to me about. Like whats been said, some people are just thick.
__________________ ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
![]() | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
![]() | Nuova500 | 500 | 16 | 25-07-2008 00:07 |
Um...could this be dangerous | serin | Leisure Lounge | 21 | 11-12-2006 14:21 |
farting can be dangerous.... | Jai | Leisure Lounge | 1 | 06-12-2006 21:23 |
rallying can be very dangerous.... | Jai | Leisure Lounge | 8 | 28-09-2006 21:30 |
dangerous driving | JonnyBoy | Leisure Lounge | 10 | 25-06-2004 18:26 |