Daytime running lights.

[chrger1967]

How do you guys feel about having taillights and front marker lights always on with the ignition? I guess they call it Daytime running lights. I guess a relay would be needed and I plan on upgrading to all LED so it wont be too much of a drain on the wiring. Is this a idea?

 

[440 4 speed]

In the 60’s you could actually order a daytime driving light. Usually mounted in the center of the grill, or bumper. A friend had a 1959 Pontiac Parisienne convertible with a daytime driving light.

 

[Lefty71]

Is this a idea?

The way people drive anymore, im thinking everything might be better off with the lights on all the time, especially motorcycles. One of my pet peeves is people who either dont know they should, or simply refuse to use the lights in inclement weather and dusk/dawn.

 

[Bird 426]

As a retired truck driver for 37 years, I hate daytime running lights, for another reason, which is the the reason that I hate them anyway. They do nothing in my opinion, just like anything else, you get used to them and stop paying attention to them. Inclimate weather, yes, headlights on is a good thing.

 

[chrger1967]

As a retired truck driver for 37 years, I hate daytime running lights, for another reason, which is the the reason that I hate them anyway. They do nothing in my opinion, just like anything else, you get used to them and stop paying attention to them. Inclimate weather, yes, headlights on is a good thing.

Your probably right, but they do look cool being on when your driving during day.

 

[RemCharger]

Just pull the headlight switch out one click while driving.
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[WileE]

I'd think of a few other things to do instead. Actually... many other things.

 

[RJRENTON]

In the 60’s you could actually order a daytime driving light. Usually mounted in the center of the grill, or bumper. A friend had a 1959 Pontiac Parisienne convertible with a daytime driving light.

I believe that daytime driving lights (daytime running lights) first appeared in the USA, in the late 70s-early 80's as standard equipment. I believe the daytime driving/daytime running lights came from Canada as a safety item. No one explained that the power came from the car's electrical system and it didn't cost anything to operate.....bigger alternator and wiring and extra fuel costs not with standing....because it was "safer to be seen"......undocumented without statistics.....and was adopted universal by the US auto makers....there was no discount on the automobile insurance for being "safer". The motoring public just accepted the reasoning. In 1975 sort of like catalytic convers changed carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) in engine exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO2).......RESULTING IN.....everyone is now worrying about excessive CO2 levels in the atmosphere and carbon sequestration.....and trying to bury the carbon underground.....so...we've shot ourselves in the foot again....trading one issue for another. PERHAPS, we should eliminate the catalytic converters because with digitally controlled engine management systems, the combustion process is so improved now, catalytic converters are no longer needed.......but old ideas die hard as well as the old laws, perhaps daytime running lights can be eliminated just like catalytic converters can be eliminated......?????......just my opinion and thoughts........
BOB RENTON

 

[dadsbee]

I think we just found our missing flat earther....

 

[RJRENTON]

I think we just found our missing flat earther....

No not really.......immediately after starting my vehicle, I turn off the daytime running lights and go about my business....I just think that these lights are superfluous........
BOB RENTON

 

[440 4 speed]

I believe that daytime driving lights (daytime running lights) first appeared in the USA, in the late 70s-early 80's as standard equipment. I believe the daytime driving/daytime running lights came from Canada as a safety item. No one explained that the power came from the car's electrical system and it didn't cost anything to operate.....bigger alternator and wiring and extra fuel costs not with standing....because it was "safer to be seen"......undocumented without statistics.....and was adopted universal by the US auto makers....there was no discount on the automobile insurance for being "safer". The motoring public just accepted the reasoning. In 1975 sort of like catalytic convers changed carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) in engine exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO2).......RESULTING IN.....everyone is now worrying about excessive CO2 levels in the atmosphere and carbon sequestration.....and trying to bury the carbon underground.....so...we've shot ourselves in the foot again....trading one issue for another. PERHAPS, we should eliminate the catalytic converters because with digitally controlled engine management systems, the combustion process is so improved now, catalytic converters are no longer needed.......but old ideas die hard as well as the old laws, perhaps daytime running lights can be eliminated just like catalytic converters can be eliminated......?????......just my opinion and thoughts........
BOB RENTON

Thank you Bob. I have contacted my friend that had the convertible. It was an add on. NOT anything to do with government regulations. You could get it from the dealer.
In 1978 we did not have mandatory driving lights and still didn’t in 1992 IIRC.

 

[RJRENTON]

Thank you Bob. I have contacted my friend that had the convertible. It was an add on. NOT anything to do with government regulations. You could get it from the dealer.
In 1978 we did not have mandatory driving lights and still didn’t in 1992 IIRC.

Sorry...I was mis informed....thank you for your information.....
BOB RENTON

 

[Sixpactogo]

Just pull the headlight switch out one click while driving.
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The one click was for Parking lights. Not driving lights. I see lots of idiots driving around thinking they are parked.

 

[WileE]

The one click was for Parking lights. Not driving lights. I see lots of idiots driving around thinking they are parked.

Does anyone turn on their "parking lights" when about to park their car ? Why are "parking lights" in the front of the car ?

 

[RJRENTON]

Does anyone turn on their "parking lights" when about to park their car ? Why are "parking lights" in the front of the car ? View attachment 1869426

Out of curiosity. WHO is this person...somebody famous?.....
BOB RENTON

 

[Lefty71]

Not anymore

 

[WileE]

Out of curiosity. WHO is this person...somebody famous?.....
BOB RENTON

Hmmm..... one other time you didn't know a famous heavy metal band, now a famous comedian. Is your real name Sheldon Cooper ?

 

[RJRENTON]

Hmmm..... one other time you didn't know a famous heavy metal band, now a famous comedian. Is your real name Sheldon Cooper ? View attachment 1869432

I'm not a "famous heavy metal band" person....whoever or whatever a heavy metal band is or suppose to be.....
BOB RENTON

 

[YY1]

I don't remember seeing DRLs until the late 90's/early 00's.

One thing they do- make it easier for LIDAR to clock you.

 

[Bird 426]

Thank someone at Chrysler for the option that I don't have to turn the damn headlights off every time I start the engine!