Headlights during the day........

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  1. DsquareD

    DsquareD Road Train Member

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    I used to drive one of those. I hated that feature and I always drive with my lights on. But when I want to avoid blinding someone while waiting for them to back in to a spot it would be nice to just flip the switch and get the result I'm looking for.

    Too many 4 wheeler features on the Prostar. Key should be on the left in close proximity to the headlight switch. After I unlock the door I want to put the key in the starter switch before I climb in, I don't want to be fumbling with keys in my hand while reaching for grab bars or have to fish them out of my pocket after I'm buckled in.
     
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  3. Naptown

    Naptown Road Train Member

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    I would just add that the air horn doesn't belong on the wheel. Prostar is the least favorite of all the trucks I've driven.
     
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  4. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    In Canada daytime running lights have been law for years. They just come on as soon as you push in the parking brake.
     
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  5. Chewy352

    Chewy352 Road Train Member

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    The air horn on the wheel is my least favorite feature. Many times I've gone for the horn and hit the wrong button.
     
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  6. joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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  7. unloader

    unloader Road Train Member

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    My headlights automatically turn on when the parking brake is released. That's why I drive with them on. I have noticed at dusk they are dimmer than when I have my headlights switched on.

    unloader
     
  8. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I turn my lights on for those roads, also in Pennsylvania road work zones.

    Otherwise I let the daytime running lights do their thing.
     
  9. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Ive drove with lights on for decades. Hauling oversized, hazmat,off road blah blah blah it's what we do.
     
  10. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Headlamp DRL systems usually run the lows at 80% intensity to extend bulb life. High beam systems run them at 50%.
     
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  11. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    To be more visible. I drive my personal vehicles with the headlights on too.
     
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