Why would someone want to turn AFS off?
04-03-14, 02:37 PM
#16
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That would be because you are not supposed to use your high beams in fog conditions. That was part of Driving 101 when I learned to drive in PA many decades ago. This is also Basic Physics 101. Headlights are required to be on when driving in fog, however, you should NEVER use the high beams. The light will only reflect/refract in the mist back at you.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasc...9/eng99319.htm
This is what fog lights are for. They are low to the ground as there normally is a gap between the road surface and the fog itself for these lights to be effective. Also, they should be yellow(ish) in color. The wavelength of the yellow light helps in providing the necessary lighting without being reflected/refracted down the road as the light spreads out.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasc...9/eng99319.htm
This is what fog lights are for. They are low to the ground as there normally is a gap between the road surface and the fog itself for these lights to be effective. Also, they should be yellow(ish) in color. The wavelength of the yellow light helps in providing the necessary lighting without being reflected/refracted down the road as the light spreads out.
04-03-14, 02:38 PM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
That would be because you are not supposed to use your high beams in fog conditions. That was part of Driving 101 when I learned to drive in PA many decades ago. This is also Basic Physics 101. Headlights are required to be on when driving in fog, however, you should NEVER use the high beams. The light will only reflect/refract in the mist back at you.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasc...9/eng99319.htm
This is what fog lights are for. They are low to the ground as there normally is a gap between the road surface and the fog itself for these lights to be effective. Also, they should be yellow(ish) in color. The wavelength of the yellow light helps in providing the necessary lighting without being reflected/refracted down the road as the light spreads out.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasc...9/eng99319.htm
This is what fog lights are for. They are low to the ground as there normally is a gap between the road surface and the fog itself for these lights to be effective. Also, they should be yellow(ish) in color. The wavelength of the yellow light helps in providing the necessary lighting without being reflected/refracted down the road as the light spreads out.
Im puzzled why not a lot of driver's know this. seriously!
It's like a "secret" handshake or something.
Next one is, when you turn ON The wipers, the headlights should be ON as well.
I remember it being a law in CT. Im not sure about other states.
And here's my favorite " secret" about 4WD and AWD.
The system doesn't help to STOP..., strong emphasis on the STopping the vehicle.
I feel sorry for those who drives insanely fast on snow ( with summer/all season tires) only to be proven otherwise, on a ditch somewhere.
04-03-14, 03:28 PM
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04-03-14, 03:44 PM
#19
Intermediate
I has been the law in California for the last several years that headlights should be on when it is raining. I would guess more folks obey the headlight law than not talking on a cell and driving but not by much.
04-03-14, 03:46 PM
#20
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Here in Canada lights or at least DRL have to be on all the time, I don't know how it works in the States even in clear weather.
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