[JimC]

I don't know. The van was equipped with DayTime running lights so those were on but I would think the dashboard would be dark so he clearly was not paying attention. Not sure why the vehicle did not have automatic headlights that come on when it is dark. I think it was one of those Ford or Dodge City vans.

That's a crazy story @bobiroc. I've seen people in newer vehicles on the road that don't have automatic lights on as well and it blows my mind. I don't get how people drive like that and think it's ok.

 

[JimC]

My Sister in Law has newer Hyundai Santa Fe that has LED DRL and Auto Headlights and she purposely turns off her DRLs every time she gets in the car and has the automatic lights disabled. She says the car should not decide for her when the lights should go on. The funny part of this story is she got a ticket earlier this year when it was pouring rain and did not have her headlights on and it is state law that head lights or DRL have to be active when it is raining out. I couldn't help but remind her that is why they make modern cars with DRL and automatic lights.

Nope. She still forces the lights off including her LED DRL. I don't get it. She acts like the government is doing some mind reading or spying through the DRL and automatic headlights of the car.

Of all things to not want to use, the DRLs is very interesting. Does her Santa Fe have any features like navigation, backup camera, and other safety features? If so does she not use those either?

 

[JimC]

It has all that but she has no idea how to use it. Especially things like the navigation. She shouldn't figure out how to sync her phone with bluetooth so I helped her and she says answering the phone is too hard using the car so she just talks on the phone with it in her hand. Long story short her and technology don't mix. I am also not allowed in her car anymore because I threatened her that I would take the phone out of her hand and throw it out the window.

Well good on you for not putting up with her talking on the phone with her hands while she's driving. It's mind blowing how many people don't think it's a distraction.