One of the most used excuses drivers use in a car and motorcycle accident, "I didn't see the motorcycle". That's the reason cyclists have their lights on during the day and use a very bright one.

Thanks for the info about cataracts Kathy!

See people with no lights on often. just about every night. Something else that seems more common down in Fl are people driving the wrong way on a highway or split roadway.

I believe it is around the corner for all.

Brights and Dog Poop
 

I find, driving with my brights on startles the dogs who are in position to defecate on my lawn. The interruption causes them to hold it in and thus save the lawn from a mess.

I had several autos with a switch that made ONE tailight very bright. What was the purpose of this?

You are right on. Adjust your lights downward folks. Thanks

Then again, yesterday, I came hood to hood with a very elderly couple driving the wrong way out of a divided shopping center exit. Driving as a way of life is part of the america way. . .

It happens to the retired types. . . my dad would always say, "If I drive like that, shoot me!" Well, his eyesight deteriorated but he would never give up driving. He would ask me if I wanted to go with him somewhere, and I would reply, "Yes, but only if I drive as you are dangerous!' He did not like that, but then he rear ended a car taking a left turn as he didn't see the car stopped in the road . . . finally lost his license. . . sometimes that's what it takes for some people

I know some people will drive even if their license is yanked. Doesn't mean we shouldn't try to get people off the road if they are not physically capable of driving. If it were up to me the state would require a valid license to drive a golf cart, street legal or not. Unfortunately, I don't run things ha.

k.

NO HES A DARREN:a040:

No, Myron.

That was funny.

And what about people before sunrise and after sunset that forget they need headlights to drive safely?

Headlights
 

I see this all the time as well and no I do not have cataracts. We are out most evenings after dark and I can’t tell you how many times I get high beams in my face. It’s cars and carts. I think since golf carts are on their “own” road they think we can’t see their lights.

You drive around on your lawn to keep away dogs? :a040:

Why do you say 'villagers?' They are people from other states. Perhaps even yours.

How about in fog and rain? They think when they have the lights on auto they are good but the car doesn’t know it’s raining or you are going in and out of heavy fog.

I think another reason so many people are driving with their "bright lights" on is because the street lights aren't spaced close enough together and they aren't bright enough. Try driving around here after dark on a black top road in the rain with no lighting - i.e., driving back from the Orange Blossom Opry in the rain as an example. - MSUSam

I have fog lights on my golf cart, but they are aimed lower because it's really hard to see the MMP cart paths in the dark.
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I give you break and guest you overlooked “LOTS” . :faint: which don’t mean all, but good majority IMO.:)

In the UK licences have to be renewed every 3 years after the age of 70.
Just for info.

Was that a chair-keyboard interface problem?

I use my high beams so I can see the little white crosses in front of peoples houses at night too. :D

Because idiot dog walkers insist on roadway walks wearing dark clothing!

Walkers should have light colored clothing and a light too, when dark. I drive at half speed in my cart when it's still dark.

I keep my fog lights on all the time. It’s not hurting anyone and I feel safer having that little bit of extra light.

I don’t understand your question.

k.

Better than no lights

Fixed it for you...

We were coming home last week and as we turned the corner I passed two people walking, wearing all black, no reflectors (no even on their sneakers), without a dog in sight...

Luckily for them, they were on the other side of the street, because I didn't see them until I was already passing them...

Irish - Are you making a racist comment?

So, not in UK. With way the drive over there 70 year old should be driving.

1. Not everyone with light issues has cataracts.
2. Not everyone with cataracts is on Medicare.

I have to squint when I drive in the dark. My doctor said I have the beginnings of cataracts but by the time they're bad enough to need something done about them I'll probably be dead from old age already. Slow-degenerating, could be up to 20 years or more before they're that bad. Remember I'm also only 60, so still "young" comparatively speaking.

The reason I have to squint isn't because of the cataracts at all. It's because I have astigmatism. My glasses correct it, but at night, edges are less clear - my golf cart window isn't perfectly straight or made out of glass, so there's a little bit of "warpage" going on that distorts vision. If someone else is driving toward me with THEIR lights on - highbeams or normal, it distorts it even more.

Squinting usually solves the problem, it allows me to focus on a spot in front of me on the road while still being able to see the surroundings (in case someone is crossing the road from the side, or the green light up ahead turning yellow, etc.)

Spatial awareness is reduced in the dark even if you have perfect vision.

I think some people are just flat out inconsiderate. You can drive with your high-beams on, until you see the lights of someone else coming toward you. Then you shut them off and keep them off til you pass each other. Whether or not it's law, it's being a civilized human being.

Due to no standard headlight height trucks (especially fords) The headlights are at roof top level with most cars, so yes trucks shine brighter cause they are higher.

Purpose? You are so fascinated with dog poop you’re seeing things:)

If your part of the problem then maybe you should got off the road.

On my Audi and some rental cars we had in Europe, that was to make one of the back red lights brighter so the back of your car can be seen in heavy fog.

Just like those who won't use their lights when it is pouring rain or fog

Either way it’s against law, so shoe fits on both feet.

My post is about cataracts because I was responding to a comment about cataracts. I was not talking about any other vision issues.

I understand that not everyone has Medicare or other health insurance. (You don't have to be on Medicare to have cataract surgery. I had both eyes done at 62 when I was on employer-provided insurance.) However, if you have ANY kind of vision problem that requires you to drive with your bright lights on at night then you should either get the problem fixed, if possible, or NOT drive, if you can't or won't.

k.

Excellent advice! The only thing I'd add is that people need to put their vanity aside and ADMIT to the problem, rather than bullheadedly insist that their driving skills have not diminished when much evidence attests to the contrary.

Lives are at stake.