Bert Hyman wrote:
> Silly question, but I guess I've never stood in front of my car and
> looked at it when the lights are on 'til now.
>
> I guess there are three states (not counting the fog lamps):
>
> 1. DRL
> 2. Normal headlights on
> 3. High beams on
>
> It appears that from the front at least, states 1&2 are the same,
> with the outer pair of lamps lit, while state 3 also brings up the
> inner pair.
>
> Right?
>
> I expected the DRL mode to be reduced intensity, but that doesn't
> seem to be the case.

As I recall the DRL's are the high beams on at 70%. A 30% reduction in
power translates to something like a 40% reduction in brightness and unless
you are looking very carefully most people will not detect the difference,
but the life of the lamp is extended. In addition the light spread is wider
and higher to provide better warning to on coming drivers and more light to
someone standing in front of the car.


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Joseph Meehan

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