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[-] Euergetes@hexbear.net 9 points 2 weeks ago

it should be impossible for people to turn off their headlights, even in more visible paint colors the risk is fucking ludicrous for no discernable benefit.

[-] XiaCobolt@hexbear.net 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I'm a strong believer of this too. It's a myth it uses more fuel. It helps with visibility. I have my headlights on and I've had other drivers or pedestrians tell me they're on and it's "of course they are it's safer!"

[-] quarrk@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

It used to be more valid when cars used standard incandescent (I think?) lightbulbs with much shorter lifespans than modern ones. It’s not a problem anymore