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Use your car's lights

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by Fred42, Nov 7, 2020.

  1. Fred42

    Fred42 Member

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    Yesterday I again passed a Nissan Leaf with no lights when it was almost dark. I wish there was a way to tell all EV owners that driving without lights does not increase your range. And it might move up your meeting with St. Peter.
     
  2. S'toon

    S'toon Knows where his towel is

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    It's not just the EV drivers.

    About 30% of the cars here, and there are very few EVs, don't have their lights on at night.
     
  3. ChicagoSox

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    its because the dash lights are all electronic now and people forget to turn on their outside lights
     
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  4. Skatebambi

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    Luckily in Sweden daylight running lights are mandatory, unless on an imported car, you will struggle to turn them off!
     
  5. gavine

    gavine Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast

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    Auto headlights should be mandatory. It's a safety feature.
     
  6. laceyboy

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    You may be rear ended at night if you don't have tail lights
     
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