(G) DRLs off now... too dangerous!

Nuova500 · 21-08-2008

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...

Hellcat · 21-08-2008

Shout back..

And what does flashing my lights mean? You must have some real numpties in your area.

Andy Monty · 21-08-2008

Originally Posted by Hellcat

Shout back..

And what does flashing my lights mean? You must have some real numpties in your area.

its not that the DRL's Flash anyway.....

fenton_jd · 21-08-2008

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.

Hellcat · 21-08-2008

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.

ensonricky · 21-08-2008

Originally Posted by fenton_jd

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.

The Christmas tree analogy is only really appropriate on the R8 because of the LED units.

Nuova500 · 21-08-2008

Originally Posted by Hellcat

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.

We know that, but everyone uses flashing lights to let people out etc. I reckon its the bouncy ride, you hit a small bump and the DRLs sort of look like they have flashed?

white 500 · 21-08-2008

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

Most Easterly Pandas · 22-08-2008

Originally Posted by fenton_jd

DRLs are just some cheap feature designed to make audi's look more 'flashy'.

Rubbish. They're not LED like the R8, and have been used on Volvo's for years!

Originally Posted by Hellcat

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.

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Originally Posted by nuovapanda

We know that, but everyone uses flashing lights to let people out etc. I reckon its the bouncy ride, you hit a small bump and the DRLs sort of look like they have flashed?

Headlight can do the same when on. Shouldn't matter.

Originally Posted by white 500

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

Why will you be using them only when the evening draw in? Should have your headlights on in poor visiability, not your DRL's!

Why would they be better on the headlamp stalk?

fenton_jd · 22-08-2008

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 Pandas · 22-08-2008

Originally Posted by fenton_jd

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.

Agreed with the jet washer light things, but how are the LED DRL's on the Audi's dangerous

Mark Elvin · 22-08-2008

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)

Most Easterly Pandas · 22-08-2008

RobW · 22-08-2008

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?

sikersh · 22-08-2008

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.

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Hellcat zombie nation Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: on the A684 Posts: 18,410 Thanks: 237 Blog Entries: 11 Trader Rating: 3	Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! Shout back.. And what does flashing my lights mean? You must have some real numpties in your area. __________________ Drives: Fiat Multipla Eleganza , Owns: Alfa Romeo 159 2.4JTDm
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fenton_jd Get Your Own Title 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 - Current 2005 Volvo S40 2.0D - Sold 2006 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 - Sold 1996 Renault Laguna 1.8 - Sold
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Hellcat zombie nation Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: on the A684 Posts: 18,410 Thanks: 237 Blog Entries: 11 Trader Rating: 3	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. rallycinq thanked for this post rallycinq liked this post __________________ Drives: Fiat Multipla Eleganza , Owns: Alfa Romeo 159 2.4JTDm
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Most Easterly Pandas Speed Reader of the Year! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 39,527 Thanks: 1239 Trader Rating: 2	Re: DRLs off now... too dangerous! Originally Posted by fenton_jd DRLs are just some cheap feature designed to make audi's look more 'flashy'. Rubbish. They're not LED like the R8, and have been used on Volvo's for years! Originally Posted by Hellcat 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. ! Originally Posted by nuovapanda We know that, but everyone uses flashing lights to let people out etc. I reckon its the bouncy ride, you hit a small bump and the DRLs sort of look like they have flashed? Headlight can do the same when on. Shouldn't matter. Originally Posted by white 500 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 Why will you be using them only when the evening draw in? Should have your headlights on in poor visiability, not your DRL's! 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)
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Mark Elvin Zakt- My personal stalker 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.
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RobW fast Fiat fan 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
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sikersh Fiat and proud since 2005 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. __________________
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