https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/automobiles/headlights-flashing-etiquette.html
Some of the advice from experts makes sense, but then I came across this:
Wait, is this sound advice? I looked up Van Tassel's qualifications. He does seem to have a few more formal qualifications related to traffic safety than the average schmuck on the street.
https://newsroom.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/WEVT-Bio1.pdf
This has me baffled too. Is this good advice? Perhaps the article is referring to daytime running lights.
Your thoughts, please.
Some of the advice from experts makes sense, but then I came across this:
Experts recommended using your headlights to signal drivers to slow down because of a hazard ahead — a crash, some kind of wildlife, debris on the road or a disabled vehicle.
At night in those cases, it's better to switch from low beams to off instead of low to high, Mr. Van Tassel said.
Wait, is this sound advice? I looked up Van Tassel's qualifications. He does seem to have a few more formal qualifications related to traffic safety than the average schmuck on the street.
https://newsroom.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/WEVT-Bio1.pdf
Experts recommend keeping your headlights on low — even during the day — to improve your visibility to other drivers.
This has me baffled too. Is this good advice? Perhaps the article is referring to daytime running lights.
Your thoughts, please.
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