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mkjelenbaas 12-22-2021 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2041930)
Why do lots villagers drive with headlights on brights and fog lights on, on clear nights/ Or drive with lights on brights all the time? When you blind oncoming traffic you’re creating safety hazard. If you’re (one’s that doing it) that blind you might consider staying home after dark? Another villager only trait I have observed. :popcorn: now can have dog poop thread rival.
I don’t know “why”.

G.R.I.T.S. 12-22-2021 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2041930)
Why do lots villagers drive with headlights on brights and fog lights on, on clear nights/ Or drive with lights on brights all the time? When you blind oncoming traffic you’re creating safety hazard. If you’re (one’s that doing it) that blind you might consider staying home after dark? Another villager only trait I have observed. :popcorn: now can have dog poop thread rival.
We own a Cadillac SRX with sucky, poorly designed headlight assemblies so I use brights at night. I try to switch when encountering oncoming cars, but if it’s on a totally dark road, doing so is hazardous. We’re currently trying to get them replaced but have recently experienced unexpected expenditures, and try to not drive it after dark.

Zenmama18 12-22-2021 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by kathyspear (Post 2041943)
If one has cataracts that are bad enough to require brights to drive at night DEAR LORD get them removed. It is a simple, painless procedure. Some people believe that cataracts have to be super thick before insurance or Medicare will pay for the surgery. This is NOT true. If they are interfering with daily living then insurance will pay.

I love Florida but there are some laws down here that I just don't understand, like you can be in your 80's and not need to renew your license (and get your eyes checked) for six years. It is obvious that a great many Villagers have no business behind the wheel of a car. If the renewal period was one or two years after a certain age, many of these folks would have their licenses revoked (and we would all be safer for it).

kathy
But you're assuming they would stop driving if their license was revoked.

CharlesNT 12-22-2021 08:24 AM
Many “fog lights” aren’t fog lights, they are driving lights that provide increased illumination near the vehicle.

High beams provide increased visibility so you aren’t over driving your lights (can’t stop within the distance your lights illuminate).

Nothing wrong with using either correctly, showing some courtesy which seems to be lacking.

MidWestIA 12-22-2021 08:34 AM
auto setting
 
auto setting will do that until it "sees" another car

Cliff Fr 12-22-2021 08:47 AM
Driving with bright lights on isn't limited to the older people. Many of the new vehicles have LED headlights that are very bright white lights that blind oncoming traffic and many younger drivers retrofit the LED bulbs to their cars. The LED bulbs are very sensitive to correct headlight aiming and will blind oncoming drivers on low beam if not aimed correctly. Pickup trucks are especially prone to doing this because of the headlights being so high off the ground.

dewilson58 12-22-2021 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2041930)
Why do lots villagers drive with headlights on bright
The World may never know.
But, Christmas is just around the corner. :MOJE_whot:

Waltdisney4life 12-22-2021 08:52 AM
LED headlights should not be allowed they are installed improperly and blind oncoming traffic

Topspinmo 12-22-2021 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by irish2468 (Post 2041997)
Nice observation , are you a Karen?
I see you don’t like following laws. Typical, and you resort to name calling. Now who fits the Karen.

Topspinmo 12-22-2021 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2042028)
The World may never know.
But, Christmas is just around the corner. :MOJE_whot:
For some of us. :welcome:

VickiF 12-22-2021 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2041930)
Why do lots villagers drive with headlights on brights and fog lights on, on clear nights/ Or drive with lights on brights all the time? When you blind oncoming traffic you’re creating safety hazard. If you’re (one’s that doing it) that blind you might consider staying home after dark? Another villager only trait I have observed. :popcorn: now can have dog poop thread rival.
I don’t drive at night. I find it difficult to see after dark so I avoid going out unless my husband drives.

Topspinmo 12-22-2021 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by irish2468 (Post 2041997)
Nice observation , are you a Karen?
No, you the Karen, Karen’s don’t know they are Karen’s.

Petersweeney 12-22-2021 09:23 AM
Let’s bash old timers, no wait let’s bash motorcycle riders um let’s name call people Karen ….. some people never leave high school

midiwiz 12-22-2021 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2041985)
My car lights are also on for safety, and are adjusted to not dazzle oncoming vehicles.
Many motor cycles seem to have their lights set to dazzle low flyiny aircraft.
Lights are not hard to readjust.
you want to explain "dazzle"??? motorcycle lights aren't highbeams so I'd really like to get down to your point.

MrFlorida 12-22-2021 09:25 AM
Not always hi beams, My Toyota truck has very bright headlights, and I get hi-beamed a lot....not my fault.


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