[Annie66]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

Sorry for the duplicate post. System hiccup!

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Was that a chair-keyboard interface problem?

[Get real]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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. now can have dog poop thread rival.

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

[Phpb2]

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

[Black Beauty]

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.

[jimkerr]

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.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by Annie66

Was that a chair-keyboard interface problem?

I don’t understand your question.

k.

[irishwonone]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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. now can have dog poop thread rival.

Better than no lights

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Phpb2

Because idiot walkers insist on roadway walks wearing dark clothing!

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...

[Speedie]

Originally Posted by irish2468

Nice observation , are you a Karen?

Irish - Are you making a racist comment?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Speedie

Irish - Are you making a racist comment?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by mike1946

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

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

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

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

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.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

Not always hi beams, My Toyota truck has very bright headlights, and I get hi-beamed a lot....not my fault.

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.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Wyseguy

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?

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

[frank1975]

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