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Why do so many people refuse to turn their headlights on when it rains during the day?
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Why do so many people refuse to turn their headlights on when it rains during the day?

Isn't it the law in most states? If your wipers are on your headlights should be too.


    




Kool2BMe
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I don't turn my lights on when it rains. It draws attention to me while speeding. The best time to speed is in the rain. Ever seen a cop take radar in the rain?


Alistair C
Because they are idiots.


had438
That is usually not an automatic response for me, although it rains maybe three times every two months where I come from. I usually turn them on once I see other people with them all though.


sweetlove
I believe most people just dont think of doing it until it gets dark. Most officers wont stop you and give you a ticket for this infraction either. No consequences equals not doing it!


Saturday Morning
It's the law here too. people don't do it because they either don't care or don't know the law. it's stupid to no turn on the lights - especially people who drive grey or blue cars that get lost from sight in hard rain.


Little_Toe69
Alot of people think their headlights are for seeing the road at night and nothing else


tex
Same reason they only run parking lights at dusk.
They're trying to save on electricity. :-)

And you are correct about the wipers and lights.


just m
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Yes, it is the law. I run into this same situation with other drivers all the time. It aggravates the heck out of me!!!!!!!!!!!


NHStudent
There are many possible answers for this question....
1.) They dont work
2.) The driver is careless
3.) They are just beginning to drive and dont know the consequences..
Im sure other people have other excuses..


♥ tajo
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In a lot of states, yes. But not all.


Penelope L
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People don't think they can die just from not turning on their headlights, but they can.


got_james
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Turning on the headlights involves an extra movement of the left hand. Unfortunately people apparently find that extra movement too tiring and decide not to do it.





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