Anybody turn their headlights off in the snow?

[IAG]

Yes, only because I blew out a tire and ended up in ditch on a drive from Denver to Sodak a few years ago. Didn't realize til later that it really jacked up the mechanical/lights and I have been driving around with 1 headlight for some time. I never drive at night though. And I don't drive enough to warrant having it fixed even.

I agree with Matty though, if it's bad enough that turning them off improves visibility, avoid driving at all if possible.

 

[IAG]

Wait...are you talking the road to Blackhawk/Central City? If so, I don't even like driving that much when it's clear.

 

[Cami]

Those should work. Yellow increases contrast and makes everything "pop out". I have a yellow visor on a motorcycle helmet and it works espcially well on overcast days.

That is very shiny and reflective from my POV. Reno, when you say mountainous roads, do you mean where the side of the road is only a guardrail protecting you from tumbling down 20 feet? If so I wouldn't be driving that shit at night, or in the winter period. personally.

 

[Matty]

Reflection is from the main face shield. The yellow bit is inside. It's just like regular sunglass material.

 

[Cami]

Ohhhhhh, I see. is that red and white thingy reflecting in your shield your phone or what?

 

[Matty]

Painting on the wall.

 

[reno cool]

Wait...are you talking the road to Blackhawk/Central City? If so, I don't even like driving that much when it's clear.

I'm talking about the road from Vegas to Denver. Namely Vail - Denver. Obviously you guys have no fucking clue the kind of daredevil driving I'm talking about.

 

[bacon]

I put my brights on and cami tells me you're not supposed to do that so I go back to normal lights.

Repeat whatever amount of times, then we're home.

 

[reno cool]

something like this, only night and snow coming down



this is what it looks like with headlights on

 

[MrX]

Those were some giant fluffy white flakes last night, and lots of them. That had to be shitty driving.

Yes, I've done that. Probably illegal, but do what ya gotta do to stay on the road. Make sure the running lights are on.

 

[reno cool]

running lights? wtf? I don't think I have those. Mr.x you should try this if ever in snow storm, even coming from Black Hawk. You've noticed how turning brights on when its snowing makes visibility worse? same thing

 

[reno cool]

oh wait. nevermind. you did try. so, much better ha?

 

[MrX]

Oh, yeah, huge difference.

 

[reno cool]

I envision the day when driving without headlights is the norm

 

[MrX]

Google will be driving all our cars for us soon.