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People who flash their headlights at you or lean on their horn because they think you're driving with your brights on. When you're not.
People who never get their headlights realigned or drive at night with heavy loads in the trunk.People who flash their headlights at you or lean on their horn because they think you're driving with your brights on. When you're not.
People who never get their headlights realigned or drive at night with heavy loads in the trunk.
Car alarms. Specifically, the idiot users who feel the need to push "lock" on the key fob no less than 17 times to MAKE SURE the vehicle is locked. Were the 16 honks you heard when you repeatedly pushed the button not clue you in that it's LOCKED?!?
People who never get their headlights realigned or drive at night with heavy loads in the trunk.
Is it more likely that your headlights are annoying or that dozens of anonymous people have conspired to make your life miserable? Maybe you should switch cars with someone and have them pass by you and see what the fuss is all about.........As far as I can tell, it's their ignorance, not me breaking any laws. I'm not sure this would be wise, but I've read that when it happens to others, they flash back, so the person can clearly see that they weren't driving with their brights on.
People who flash their headlights at you or lean on their horn because they think you're driving with your brights on. When you're not.
Is it more likely that your headlights are annoying or that dozens of anonymous people have conspired to make your life miserable? Maybe you should switch cars with someone and have them pass by you and see what the fuss is all about.
Next free oil change, I can ask to have them checked, if I keep getting flashed by a significant number of people.
If you are stopped by the local constable, he will inform you otherwise. I'd imagine in most locations you'd get a "fix-it ticket" with no fine if you demonstrate that you've gotten it repaired, but that's not a given.As long as I'm not driving with my brights on, I'm not breaking any laws.
And as someone who has spent the majority of his professional life as an automotive engineer, let me say that 2018/new often bears a tenuous relationship with correctly adjusted/manufactured.As someone who has spent the majority of his professional life in the law, let me just say that legal/illegal often bears only a tenuous relationship with right/wrong.
Even if no one ever flashes you again in this lifetime I think you should get them checked. Better safe than sorry - you don't want some old geezer with cataracts blinded by your lights and go into "moth mode".
+1If you are stopped by the local constable, he will inform you otherwise. I'd imagine in most locations you'd get a "fix-it ticket" with no fine if you demonstrate that you've gotten it repaired, but that's not a given.
What grounds would a law enforcement officer have to stop me? Geez, I said that 2 people flashed/honked at me over the last week because they incorrectly assumed I was driving with my brights on and several of you are taking the position that they must be right.
Perhaps, but my 2018 Chevy Equinox is only a year old and the headlights are not out of alignment. A quick Google search indicates that this is a common issue when other drivers aren't accustomed to the brightness of the HID headlights.
I used to rarely drive in the dark. About a year ago, someone flashed their lights at me on a rural road late at night. I didn't think much of it at the time. Lately, I'm driving after dark regularly. One day last week, an oncoming driver leaned on their horn as they passed me. Yesterday, while it was still light outside, I was stopped to make a left turn. An oncoming driver flashed their lights at me. My headlights were on because it was raining, as is the law in my state.
As far as I can tell, it's their ignorance, not me breaking any laws. I'm not sure this would be wise, but I've read that when it happens to others, they flash back, so the person can clearly see that they weren't driving with their brights on.
Right. When they first came out, the very distinct pattern of lights from the HIDs caused many people to believe a they were high beams. That's quite uncommon now >>unless the headlights really are misadjusted.I would say that there still is a problem with something in your vehicle.... I now have my second car with HID and I almost never get flashed unless I really do have my highs on...
That's how I get my exercise.......... People who jump to incorrect conclusions ...........
It's called "defective equipment".What grounds would a law enforcement officer have to stop me? Geez, I said that 2 people flashed/honked at me over the last week because they incorrectly assumed I was driving with my brights on and several of you are taking the position that they must be right. And I'm not the only one who has had that experience.
I guess that could be a new pet peeve. People who jump to incorrect conclusions without having all the facts.
I don’t think anyone has ever flashed their lights at me if my brights weren’t on. I did get pulled over by one of Chicago’s finest late one night for not having my lights on at all.
He let me go with just a warning