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Re: The fallacy of DRLs




In article <42gfas$fph@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>, sorandi@wam.umd.edu (Persepolis) writes:
|> I personally think DRL's are based on a tainted study.  While a car with 
|> its lights on [during the daytime while other cars dont have their 
|> lights on] will stand out and reduce it's chances of getting into an 
|> accident, once regulation goes into effect and every car has them the 
|> result will disappear.  I think they would have done much more good if 
|> marker lights were set to go on during daytime rather than the 
|> headlights.  Headlights will waste far too much energy and can easily be 
|> confused for glare in bright background light. (BTW, the energy usage 
|> estimates are +1-2% I believe based on studies- while it doesnt seem like 
|> much it is a REALLY big number considering how much gas is consumed every 
|> year).
|> 
|> I too will probably bypass the resistor network and disable the DRL relay 
|> on my next car.

bypass your A/C, stereo, power steering, power brakes, power locks, etc. If
you can, deactivate your ABS also. Don't use your power controlled mirrors,
and don't use any heat during winter, wear adequate clothing. This will
probably save some more gas.

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