Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 02, 2018, 17:53:21
I'm just wondering why the DRL's on a lot of cars nowdays turn off when you apply the handbrake?
I've heard that it's to reduce load when starting, but that sounds like BS to me - they're led's and draw next to nothing.
Maybe it's to indicate when your playing rally racer and giving it a bit of handbrake in the hairpin?
Anyhow, I'd love to hear any theories, because I'm stumped :)
Shane
Post by: Shambles on May 02, 2018, 17:55:52
My Ioniq's DRLs also turn off when I apply the footbrake (no handbrake in this baby)
Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 02, 2018, 18:46:27
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That's "radar ahead" in morse, so if you tap your brakes or jiggle your handbrake properly, you can warn on coming drivers on the old flash for cash vans:)
Post by: Shambles on May 02, 2018, 19:01:16
I guess there's no need for them to be on while stationary, seeing as they're a safety aid for other road users while on the move.
Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 02, 2018, 19:05:22
(it's all a bit academic with me, I always drive with my lights on, but that doesn't stop me from being curious:) )
Post by: Dazzler on May 02, 2018, 22:21:51
Post by: nzenigma on May 02, 2018, 22:42:29
Well you learn something every day! I didn't know they switched off. :eek: :crazy1:
Not alone Dazz, never noticed to be honest, is it a Euro thing? I guess its a warning... DRLs come on....here comes another old fart....run for cover. :cool:
Personally, only use the handbrake when I park or do a hill start, especially in a manual car.
Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 03, 2018, 01:25:55
(I also drive with my lights on, unless I'm in a tactical situation, another hangover from my youth:) )
Post by: nzenigma on May 03, 2018, 06:00:39
Post by: Cookie Thumper on May 03, 2018, 10:36:03
Post by: CraigB on May 03, 2018, 10:40:11
Is there a way to turn them off other than driving around with the handbrake one click up or pulling the fuse ?Turn your park lights on, that will turn them off :) why would you want to turn of the DRL's anyway :undecided:
Post by: mickd on May 03, 2018, 10:51:13
Headlights ON for motorcycles has been law for years.
Still hear "SMIDSY" is the first thing said after a prang.
( Sorry Mate I Didn't See You )
The majority just switch off, all the lights and hi-vis colours just blend in .
It seems that only RED& BLUE lights get attention.
Post by: Cookie Thumper on May 03, 2018, 11:42:34
Is there a way to turn them off other than driving around with the handbrake one click up or pulling the fuse ?Turn your park lights on, that will turn them off :) why would you want to turn of the DRL's anyway :undecided:
I think they are a wank.
Post by: CraigB on May 03, 2018, 11:50:35
Fair enough, personally I find they do the purpose they were meant for, especially noticeable on country roads where trees are shadowing the road and dusk situations before drivers turn their driving lights on.Is there a way to turn them off other than driving around with the handbrake one click up or pulling the fuse ?Turn your park lights on, that will turn them off :) why would you want to turn of the DRL's anyway :undecided:
I think they are a wank.
Post by: eye30 on May 03, 2018, 12:52:54
Only out with side lights on or engine switched off
Post by: The Gonz on May 03, 2018, 13:01:52
I'm in the habit of putting on the handbrake whenever the wheels aren't moving - probably something I picked up last century when I was a Soldier .I just got back from CIVSEC, a conference on Civil Security matters, and reminisced at the familiar infrared emitters recessed in the bullbars of the tactical vehicles on show. I reckon you would have enjoyed it. :lol:
(I also drive with my lights on, unless I'm in a tactical situation, another hangover from my youth:) )
Post by: nzenigma on May 03, 2018, 21:18:31
why would you want to turn of the DRL's anyway :undecided::snigger:
I think they are a wank.
the familiar infrared emitters recessed in the bullbars of the tactical vehicles
We await Cookie's refined critique :D
Post by: Cookie Thumper on May 04, 2018, 10:38:46
the familiar infrared emitters recessed in the bullbars of the tactical vehicles
We await Cookie's refined critique :D
Is an infrared transmitter a DRL, if yes then they are a wank as well !!
Have fitted military blackout lights to some of the vehicles ive built.
Post by: nzenigma on May 04, 2018, 22:07:51
I just got back from CIVSEC, a conference on Civil Security matters, and reminisced at the familiar infrared emitters recessed in the bullbars of the tactical vehicles on show. I reckon you would have enjoyed it. :lol:
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@The Gonz , in the 'good old' days, the army relied upon Kerosene. My father would spit chips if he saw today's technology. During WW2 he was a Provost and spent much of his time ( often under fire) laying lamp lines through mine fields to later guide troops during a night advance. They developed the lamp line method after scrounging some old red railway lanterns to guide our retreat from Crete.
Post by: The Gonz on May 05, 2018, 00:40:29
Have fitted military blackout lights to some of the vehicles ive built.That's precisely what they are. :victory:
Post by: Cookie Thumper on May 05, 2018, 03:41:13
Have fitted military blackout lights to some of the vehicles ive built.That's precisely what they are. :victory:
Ahhh cool cool, yeah they aint DRL's !!
Post by: The Gonz on May 05, 2018, 04:12:13
Never said they were - they're NRLs! :lol:Have fitted military blackout lights to some of the vehicles ive built.That's precisely what they are. :victory:
Ahhh cool cool, yeah they aint DRL's !!
Post by: Cookie Thumper on May 05, 2018, 04:43:39
Never said they were - they're NRLs! :lol:Have fitted military blackout lights to some of the vehicles ive built.That's precisely what they are. :victory:
Ahhh cool cool, yeah they aint DRL's !!
Never said you did, Nzenigma was expecting me to critique them.
Post by: The Gonz on May 05, 2018, 08:13:23
Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 05, 2018, 12:17:19
the familiar infrared emitters recessed in the bullbars of the tactical vehicles
We await Cookie's refined critique :D
Is an infrared transmitter a DRL, if yes then they are a wank as well !!
Have fitted military blackout lights to some of the vehicles ive built.
Driving in convoy on blackouts after a few days of little to no sleep was great fun - I had the bad habit of staring at the white diff of the vehicle in front of me, after a few seconds it'd start floating up down left and right, then morph into a moon buggy, expand and contract - it was pretty damn trippy and WAAY cheaper than LSD :)
Post by: The Gonz on May 05, 2018, 12:49:45
Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 05, 2018, 18:46:28
I'm sure the people they hire to write these rules started life writing for Saturday Night Live.
Post by: nzenigma on May 05, 2018, 22:07:01
Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 05, 2018, 23:19:35