Auto Headlights & Wipers Wish

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by bilofsky, Dec 8, 2012.

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  1. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    On the 2012+ the auto off feature is user adjustable.
     
    #21 F8L, Jan 25, 2013
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    I think the reason for more people today forgetting about turning on lights is because today's instrument clusters are back lit and colorful even during daytime. Cars of yore were dark. So if you were driving at night, you couldn't see your speedometer. That reminds you to turn on the lights. Also because of HID and projectors lenses on today's cars, light output from all cars has increased. So you could drive at night with other cars on the road and not even notice your headlights were not on.

    Oh, and off topic, there is a freakonomics podcast on NPR that discusses the peculiar effect of bicycle helmet laws increasing the mortality rate of riders rather than saving lives. It's quite thought provoking.
     
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    Could be. Any car we've ever had with DRL was of the diminished brightness high beams ilk.
     
    #23 Mendel Leisk, Jun 18, 2013
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