Motorists seem hesistant to turn on the their headlamps when dusk falls- a bad habit?

**number001** · June 14th, 2015 10:59 PM

I don't know exactly if this is the right place to put this.

Anyway, I noticed that most motorist here in the Philippines don't bother to turn on their headlamps during dusk and when night almost falls.

I find myself one of the few willing to turn on my headlamp starting at dusk and onwards.

I wonder what seems to be problem? Is it just bad habit?

Most common reason I have heard is that in turning on the vehicle's headlamp might drain the car battery.

**_Cathy_** · June 14th, 2015 11:21 PM

Pride of having excellent eyesight?

I turn on my headlights right away since my car has really dark tint. I have encountered vehicles that do NOT turn on their headlights at all in the evening (after 7 pm! )

**jut703** · June 15th, 2015 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by _Cathy_

Pride of having excellent eyesight?

I'm pretty sure a huge majority of drivers have poorer eyesight than me, but I turn my lights on as soon as the sun begins to set, even if the road's still visible. Dusk poses a high risk of accidents because of the rapidly changing lighting conditions.

In my previous company, we were actually required to have our headlights on for all business travels, even in broad daylight.

**sirkosero** · June 15th, 2015 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

I'm pretty sure a huge majority of drivers have poorer eyesight than me, but I turn my lights on as soon as the sun begins to set, even if the road's still visible. Dusk poses a high risk of accidents because of the rapidly changing lighting conditions.

In my previous company, we were actually required to have our headlights on for all business travels, even in broad daylight.

sir, just curious on this. did they explain why they require headlights to be on during the day?

**jut703** · June 15th, 2015 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by sirkosero

sir, just curious on this. did they explain why they require headlights to be on during the day?

You're more visible to oncoming motorists, hence they are more likely to notice your presence and avoid colliding with you.

**chua_riwap** · June 15th, 2015 12:54 AM

I notice that also. Ako, basta padilim na, matic yan, on kagad yung headlights.

Talamak na nga sa pinoys yan. Pag padilim na, kahit yung naka dim or hazard lights on man lang sana. Pag madilim na talaga, dun pa lang mag-iilaw ang mga yan.

Yung Victory Liner, they're driving w/ headlights on, even in broad daylight.

**benchman** · June 15th, 2015 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by number001

Most common reason I have heard is that in turning on the vehicle's headlamp might drain the car battery.

yes like those pesky jeepney drivers. parang ganon nga yata ang paniniwala nila.
yet there are bunches of private car owners/drivers out there who do the same nga, gaganda pa naman ng mga auto nila pero "pundido" naman yata ang mga battery or kukote

btw, i do have my HL on also while driving inside those covered/dimly lit car parks even i dont have my windshield tinted. i'm just thinking for everybody's safety.

**luis_** · June 15th, 2015 03:48 AM

Even at dawn in provincial highways. Yung mga motor ka shade ng kalsada pinapatay ko lang lights ko kapag may araw na talaga.

**boytsiks** · June 15th, 2015 07:23 AM

Before I usually turn on my headlights as soon as I turned on the engine. Medyo nasanay sa previous work and workplace.

Ngayon pag medyo madilim na headlights kagad.