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Monday, September 24th

Solution To Those "Always On" Car Lights


(The following was sent in by Dan Zaehring in resonse to the "Loss of Control" Nag posted below this one))

While I am not fortunate enough to own a newer car which automatically shines its headlights when in gear, this subject came up when these vehicles first appeared.

We were told that lifting the emergency brake one or two notches was sufficient to extinguish the headlights, and that such small brake engagement for such a small distance would have zero
impact on brake wear.


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Thursday, September 13th

Talk About Loss Of Control!


A previous NAG condemns headlight use while boarding Washington State Ferries.

I wish I could turn off my headlights.

I understand that you should not use your headlights when boarding the WA State Ferries but newer cars headlights are fully automated with no way to turn them off.

I have looked for a way to override the auto headlight feature of my car to no avail. I was told that the highway patrol has a way to do it for their vehicles but otherwise it is not allowed.

I have always been disturbed by just about any industries inability to see the far reaching impact of the convenience factor that they determine without regard to the real world.


Scott Tretheway
Orcas Island, WA


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