Drive with FogLights on ?

dancingqueen · 08-01-2009 09:59PM

Presumably, Quazzie, you must not notice other fog lights because you have yours on ALL the time as you say, automatic lights.

They are called FOG lights because you use them in FOG.

It's inconsiderate to other road users, cyclists and pedestrians. If I HAVE to use my fog lights because there is a FOG, i always turn them off when meeting other road users, just like full beams.

Ciaran500 · 08-01-2009 10:01PM

Quazzie2002 wrote: »

Can anyone produce evidence of an accident caused by fog lights been on inappropriately?

Where would you find that?

Can you find many crashes that are reported to caused by another driver that didn't dip their headlights?

Danbo! · 08-01-2009 10:03PM

I used to flash people with foglights on, but most people don't even realise they are on, so theres not much point as it distracts the driver, wondering whats wrong.

If you drive with no lights on at night, everyone flashes, you then realise your lights are off. If everyone flashed drivers with fogs on it might make a difference, but that aint gonna happen.

Top Dog · 08-01-2009 10:12PM

Dont have front fogs so can't drive with them on.

Have found over the years though that the rear foglights are much more painful on the eyes than the ill-focussed front ones. Front I can live with, rear do my nut in - especially when there hasn't been fog for months!

stovelid · 08-01-2009 10:23PM

Whenever I see people driving with unnecessary fogs on, I always pray that they'll end up wrapped around a bollard or lamp post further on.

Myxomatosis · 08-01-2009 10:24PM

Very evident that some people in this thread are mixing fog lights up with full head lights.

Fog lights are very useful in the fog. Hence the term fog lights. They clearly shine through the fog letting you know there's a car in front of you, therefore you should slow down.

On some cars fog lights and break lights are almost identical, so any idiot who drives around with their fog lights on in non foggy conditions for the sake of "coolness" should have their head stamped on with my foot.

Vain · 08-01-2009 10:34PM

ScumLord wrote: »

How is your car not visible during the day?

Low set sun, dusty road etc. From my own experience i notice cars coming alot sooner with fog lights on, Which has to be a good thing in case a car is going passing out or something.

Thoie · 08-01-2009 10:37PM

I will hate you if you're driving around with your fog lights on when it's not foggy because

a) I will assume you are not familiar with the rules of the road and the laws about driving, and are therefore putting me in danger
b) I will assume that you are unfamiliar with your car's controls, and are therefore putting me in danger

Now I can add a c) to that list
c) I will assume that you are concentrating on trying to be cool, instead of concentrating on controlling 3 tonnes of metal, and are therefore putting me in danger.

Myxomatosis · 08-01-2009 10:40PM

Vain wrote: »

Low set sun, dusty road etc. From my own experience i notice cars coming alot sooner with fog lights on, Which has to be a good thing in case a car is going passing out or something.

Surly you mean dimmed lights?

eamon234 · 08-01-2009 10:41PM

Myxomatosis wrote: »

Very evident that some people in this thread are mixing fog lights up with full head lights.

Fog lights are very useful in the fog. Hence the term fog lights. They clearly shine through the fog letting you know there's a car in front of you, therefore you should slow down.

On some cars fog lights and break lights are almost identical, so any idiot who drives around with their fog lights on in non foggy conditions for the sake of "coolness" should have their head stamped on with my foot.

Eh, I think everyone is talking about FRONT fog lights

Usually situated underneath the headlights.

Vain · 08-01-2009 10:42PM

Myxomatosis wrote: »

Surly you mean dimmed lights?

No front fog lights on the front lower bumper.

abi2007 · 08-01-2009 10:43PM

I'm lost.. not sure which lights are which.

SV · 08-01-2009 10:46PM

Vain wrote: »

Low set sun, dusty road etc. From my own experience i notice cars coming alot sooner with fog lights on, Which has to be a good thing in case a car is going passing out or something.

That's what DRL or dimmed headlights are for, not foglights.

Vain · 08-01-2009 10:47PM

abi2007 wrote: »

I'm lost.. not sure which lights are which.

The lights on the front of the car under the head lights, not all cars have them.

abi2007 · 08-01-2009 10:48PM

don't think i have them

samhail · 08-01-2009 10:48PM

Fog lights.

Vain · 08-01-2009 10:52PM

ClioV6 wrote: »

That's what DRL or dimmed headlights are for, not foglights.

Do front fogs blind you during the day, no they don't. I don't see the big issue using them during the day instead of dimmed headlights. Wouldn't it be worse if you were using your dimmed headlights during the day and the bulb went and you were driving at night with only one head light.

Myxomatosis · 08-01-2009 10:52PM

Interesting. Some cars seem to have far to many options in the lights department.

In my car, I can have
Full head lights for driving in the dark
Dimmed head lights when meeting other cars at night, or when driving at dusk or dawn
Fog lights at the rear to stop people crashing into the back of my car when it's foggy.

So whats the fog lights on the front all about. Are they lights meant to aid YOU in seeing the road better, or lights to aid other motorists to see your car in foggy conditions?

Edit:
Oh just seen the pics above. I know those lights now. Never though of them as fog lights, was to busy boiling in rage at the sight of another chaved up mode of transport.

SV · 08-01-2009 10:54PM

Vain wrote: »

Do front fogs blind you during the day, no they don't.

Actually, yes they do.

Myxomatosis wrote: »

or light to aid other motorists to see your car in foggy conditions?

That's exactly what they are for but some people reckon it's for their benefit so they can that extra 3 or 4 inches on the road.

edit: oh and because they 'look cool' :rolleyes:

04KY · 08-01-2009 10:56PM

Vain wrote: »

Low set sun, dusty road etc. From my own experience i notice cars coming alot sooner with fog lights on, Which has to be a good thing in case a car is going passing out or something.

Yes, but look at your car, you're obviously a knob.

Vain · 08-01-2009 10:56PM

ClioV6 wrote: »

Actually, yes they do.

Stop looking directly into them:pac:

eoferrall · 08-01-2009 10:58PM

mehfesto2 wrote: »

I hate when people in front dont use the handbrake at night and glare the feck out of you keeping the foot on the brake. That and muppets who dont dip their lights. I shouldn't have to dip my mirror becuase it's glaring me - it's dangerous. Bit of common courtesy seems to escape so many people.

Automatics you have to keep your foot on the brake! If I want to put the parking brake on to not use the brake then i have to swtich car to park and put it on...then when lights go green i have to put brake back on release parking brake and then put car into drive...not like just releasing the handbrake in a manual car.

Vain · 08-01-2009 11:00PM

04KY wrote: »

Yes, but look at your car, you're obviously a knob.

O ya i drive a car with alloys im a knob. Your the knob making claims when you dont know me or my driving skills. Grow up.

swingking · 08-01-2009 11:03PM

I hate people who won't get their cars fixed and as a result have 1 light barely on while the other light is a full headlight. These cnuts really piss me off :mad:

dancingqueen · 08-01-2009 11:03PM

Are people missing the complete and utter point?

FOG lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not to fecking use in case your other head lamps go - some cars don't have fog lights, how do they manage during the day? Hold a torch out the bloody window?

Owenw · 08-01-2009 11:04PM

Myxomatosis, front fog lights are a driver aid. They increase visibility of the verges and the road immediately in front during dense fog or blizzard conditions.

I wish certain drivers would get the following facts into their tiny minds:
They provide no benefit in clear weather to the driver.
They do not make your car look cool.
They dazzle oncoming drivers when the roads are wet causing irritation.
Misaligned front fogs shine directly at the oncoming drivers causing irritation.
They are not an alternative to dipped headlights at dusk or dawn.

chosen1 · 08-01-2009 11:06PM

Must say I've never noticed any difference in glare level in approaching cars that have front fog lights either on or off.
Biggest glare factor has to be SUV headlights that are nearly at eye level with someone in a normal car

Blush_01 · 08-01-2009 11:06PM

My car doesn't have front fogs. I hate people driving in clear conditions with rear fogs on though.

Blue and white lights are cutting, and the only people I've noticed with front fogs seem to have either blue or white lights fitted. I'd willingly gouge their eyes out for it.

I always drive with my dims on, it doesn't hurt anyone. But fog or headlights? It seems illogical unless they're necessary, which they're not in clear weather (former) or daylight/traffic (latter).

AlmightyCushion · 08-01-2009 11:08PM

04KY wrote: »

Yes, but look at your car, you're obviously a knob.

Vain wrote: »

O ya i drive a car with alloys im a knob. Your the knob making claims when you dont know me or my driving skills. Grow up.

Both of you, cut the abuse or you'll get a ban.

Myxomatosis · 08-01-2009 11:10PM

Blush_01 wrote: »

I always drive with my dims on

Always, even during the middle of the day?

Not a big fan of that, tbh.

Drive with FogLights on ?

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