Enable DRL on 2005 US Spec CR-V?

To be honest, other than AAA, I no of no other insurance carrier offering a
discount for DRL's. I'd assume there may be a couple more out there, but
the insurance industry in general does not offer that discount.

 

Be that generalization as it may, my carrier (not AAA) does, and is now
doing so on our other car.

 

Be that generalization as it may, my carrier (not AAA) does, and is now
doing so on our other car.

 

GEICO does, and they're a pretty big operation here in the US.

 

GEICO does, and they're a pretty big operation here in the US.

 

If you are intent on having DRLs for the insurance discount, use the low
beams, not the high beams. You really don't want to have the DRLs on in
low light conditions (e.g. overcast) blinding someone with too much glare,
causing him/her to crash into you.

And don't use the turn signals as DRLs either, unless you want to increase
the chance of giving false signals.
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While I appreciate your views and concerns, NHTSA and FMVSS 108 allow
for numerous DRL configurations, including the use of turn signals (most
GM and many Chrysler), high beams at reduced intensity, low beams, and
in some cases, auxiliary lights.

I wish NHTSA paid as much attention to the blinding glare produced by
poorly designed headlight systems, beam cutoffs, aiming and
inappropriate use of fog lights and "kewl" overwattage
bulbs/inserts/capsules.

 

If you are intent on having DRLs for the insurance discount, use the low
beams, not the high beams. You really don't want to have the DRLs on in
low light conditions (e.g. overcast) blinding someone with too much glare,
causing him/her to crash into you.

And don't use the turn signals as DRLs either, unless you want to increase
the chance of giving false signals.
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While I appreciate your views and concerns, NHTSA and FMVSS 108 allow
for numerous DRL configurations, including the use of turn signals (most
GM and many Chrysler), high beams at reduced intensity, low beams, and
in some cases, auxiliary lights.

I wish NHTSA paid as much attention to the blinding glare produced by
poorly designed headlight systems, beam cutoffs, aiming and
inappropriate use of fog lights and "kewl" overwattage
bulbs/inserts/capsules.

 

I should of guessed. Geico will never get my business. This stupidity
is another reason to add to the list.

 

I should of guessed. Geico will never get my business. This stupidity
is another reason to add to the list.

 

What is stupid about having a system that increases the visibility of
vehicles, and their direction of travel?

 

What is stupid about having a system that increases the visibility of
vehicles, and their direction of travel?

 

Simply because NHTSA / FMVSS 108 allows really bad DRL configurations
does not mean that you have to install a really bad DRL configuration
in your car. Since it allows better DRL configurations (low beams or
white auxiliary lamps), it would make sense to use one of these better
configurations if you want to install DRL on your vehicle.

 

Simply because NHTSA / FMVSS 108 allows really bad DRL configurations
does not mean that you have to install a really bad DRL configuration
in your car. Since it allows better DRL configurations (low beams or
white auxiliary lamps), it would make sense to use one of these better
configurations if you want to install DRL on your vehicle.

 

When poorly executed, as it often is, it blinds other drivers on the road.

 

When poorly executed, as it often is, it blinds other drivers on the road.

 

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1/4 of the vehicles on the road seem to have one headlight pointed at
JUPITER. That could be part of the problem to begin with. . :-(

'Curly'

 

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1/4 of the vehicles on the road seem to have one headlight pointed at
JUPITER. That could be part of the problem to begin with. . :-(

'Curly'

 

Yep, I wish that NHTSA paid as much attention to the blinding glare
produced by poorly designed OEM headlight system optics and beam
cutoffs, and that local licensing authorities paid even closer attention
to poor aiming and inappropriate mounting and use of fog/driving lights,
especially those "kewl" overwattage bulbs/inserts/capsules.

 

Yep, I wish that NHTSA paid as much attention to the blinding glare
produced by poorly designed OEM headlight system optics and beam
cutoffs, and that local licensing authorities paid even closer attention
to poor aiming and inappropriate mounting and use of fog/driving lights,
especially those "kewl" overwattage bulbs/inserts/capsules.

 

Perhaps it is the general lack of concern executed by vehicle drivers, that
is the cause of the blinding glare. For example, the improperly loaded trunk
or pickup bed, that has the vehicle's lights aimed higher than legally
permitted.