And here comes my 0.02-

As for the benefits of DRL's- You're driving +two tons, you should have your head out of your ass in doing so- If the environment calls for you to turn on your lights, then do so. Motorcycles are hard to see, so pay attention. That should be the MO at all times, regardless of what is hard to see on the road.

Canada- We hand out instructor licenses to anyone who doesn't run over the issuer_ DRLs are an attempt to legislate intelligent behavior behind the wheel. Get a program in place that teaches new and current drivers that speed(any)+ limited instruction= problems. Make sure instructors are conversant in new techniques and vehicle dynamics. Make re-certification mandatory. Make sure new drivers are fully versed in all types of driving conditions, including high speed situations.

I live and work in an area that redefines "paying attention while driving" and while it is a freak show out there when it comes to speed and road rule observation, I can tell you that I am a better driver for it- You Pay Attention ALL The Time.

DRLs: Some donkey in parliament wasting our time and increasing the bottom line on our car purchase for no significant (nor substantiated: relying on government reporting for unbiased support of their pet projects is akin to Fox/Chicken

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