What's the big issue about having your lights on though? I mean, why not just put them on?

 

They dont work

There is no reason for them to be on and to flashed at like the car is on fire by someone I have never met p*sses me off. I can look at people making choices all day and not be bothered, why cant everyone else?

 

I guess it's because you put your lights on for other peoples benefit (to make yourself more visible) rather than your own. They probably found you difficult to see; ergo you have a reason to put them on.

Just playing devils advocate here.

 

I bet you kick yourself if a NIP comes through and you failed to see it

 

No problem.

Maybe they did, maybe they should have an eye test as it was broad daylight in good conditions. Better still they should just stay at home with a blanket over their knees the little loves, where they can read the Daily Mail and put the entire world to rights from the comfort of their DFS sofa.

If one occasion was a Rover driver and another someone attempting to break his own land speed record it kind of sums up the mentality and kn*b size we are dealing with

 

If anything increases visibility of other road users/pedestrians then it should be encouraged.

I don't see the problem with driving with lights on If there was an issue with causing a distraction having the lights on then fair play, but there isn't.

We haven't had a response from a biker yet

 

I always have my headlight on when riding the bike. I think on bikes past 03/04 you cannot actually turn the light off.
I turn my lights on in the car if the visibility is poor regardless of the time of day. Actually I've got no choice now seeing as I drive a Volvo

 

reg, have you checked your brake lights are working correctly?

 

Is that the REAL reason so many people flash you so much?

I think the truth will out!

 

I'm a bit unclear what you mean here. Do you wait until it is night i.e. sun has set and there's no residual light, before you put any lights on? Or do you do what some others here have suggested i.e. if your car is of a colour that taken in conjunction with the state of the light and the background so that it would aid another road user to see you a bit quicker then you put your lights on.

If the former then I think you are a twat and you are welcome to follow me home and get my opinion first hand.

However, I trust you are the latter.

Let's face it during the winter months if its overcast the light may never be good at any point during what would be classed as daylight. During dusk a dark or grey car will be difficult to pick out against a dark background.