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Aggressive drivers that tailgate too close have no understanding of the laws of physics.
Drivers that have their lights off at night are just asking for it.
As do drivers that pull out into the roadway without looking.
Then there are the real Lolo's that like to play chicken in the wee hours of the morning.
People that drive reckless without regard for the safety of others are pushing their Karma
And Karma is a real fickle be-itch
One Thing I can always be sure of is that things will never go as expected.
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http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...get-raises
Will the raise be enough to actually do their job?
On-topic: during a rainy dusk a couple of weeks ago, I pulled out onto the highway, then found that the "break in traffic" was really just someone driving with their lights off. Almost got T-boned by a pickup traveling at ~60mph. Now I avoid going out after dark if at all possible...
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Don't many newer vehicles automatically have lights on when vehicle is running? Used to have a 2001 4runner where this was the case.
IMO all cars should have this feature, along with the lights automatically shutting off when you shut off ignition. Subaru figured that out decades ago.
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Don't many newer vehicles automatically have lights on when vehicle is running?
You must be thinking of Oahu.
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Originally posted by kalakoa
Don't many newer vehicles automatically have lights on when vehicle is running?
You must be thinking of Oahu.
Not following. As if the Big Island doesn't possess a car culture too? I disagree.
Daytime running lights are what I was thinking ofand they would provide plenty of light at night for you to see the vehicle. I found an nteresting read on them here:
http://www.bnd.com/living/liv-columns-bl...36659.html
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the Big Island doesn't possess a car culture too?
More like "20-year-old beaters don't have DRL".
As much as I hate more regulations, California-style "lights on if wipers on" would be great. Let's see if State will commit to studies and conferences on this important safety issue.
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I just automatically turn my lights on whenever I start my car. Seat belts, start, lights, put in gear. If you make it a habit, it's easy. Then again, yesterday I got home and found I hadn't turned on my lights since I left Hilo. So I do give others benefit of the doubt - which is why I assume they forgot and I flash my lights at them!
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I may be wrong, but my understanding is that Hawaii and California both require lights to be on when wipers are in use.
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California def does. And Massachusetts. Here's list of all 50 states, doesn't mention wipers for Hawaii but says you have to turn them on when atmospheric conditions/sight warrant.
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/hea...-50-states That was 2015. I do remember discussion about it here in Hawaii a couple of years ago, but I don't think it ever been codified. AAA list here:
http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/headlight-use/
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"Don't many newer vehicles automatically have lights on when vehicle is running? Used to have a 2001 4runner where this was the case."
I can vouch that the headlights on a 2016 model Jeep have to be turned on and off manually, however the vehicle has a strip of LED daylight running lights.
