running lights - Page 2

dmw2692004 · 06-13-08, 10:44

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Originally Posted by jnt412

Not true. I have a 2003 Yukon XL and I can manually turn them off. If your light switch is in "Auto" Mode, turn the switch to the "Off" Position.. usually marked with a circle. They should turn off at that point..

Mine dont turn off unless you put the car in drive, or you switch on your night lamps.

todd@bsaw · 06-13-08, 12:22

I disabled my DRLs because I like the choice to have my headlights off if I want them to be off (eg. sitting in a parking lot or waiting for a friend in their driveway). I also would rather "off-on" flash semis than "high-low" as a courtesy since I used to drive over the road and I liked that better.

I use my headlights when it gets dark. I use my fog lights when it is foggy. I turn on my parking lamps/driving lights if there is low visibility.

I do not believe it is illegal to disable the DRL on a vehicle that comes equipped with it, but I'm sure my insurance company would frown upon it since it is listed as a safety feature on my car. Yes, I do believe it is safer to drive with lights on at all times as I did it when I drove professionally. Do I think it is necessary? No.