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I disabled my DRL's because they were drawing maybe 10 Amps (10 Amps*12 Volts = 120 Watts) minimum for both headlight bulbs. In my Saturn S-Series, my DRLs are my high-beams (running at lower Amps?!?!?!). I delay using my headlights. At sunset I have my driving lights on, which are about 80% LED at this point.
I also have other ways of "being seen" and I categorically recommend MetroMPG's safety thread :
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ded-13781.html
I especially recommend post #12 :
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3) Extra communication with following drivers: when warranted, repeatedly flash your brake lights, or turn on your 4-ways - I always do this on the freeway when I spot a significant slowdown ahead. This applies when stopping or already stopped.
(Some Mercedes cars automatically activate a special high-intensity - possibly flashing, I'm not sure - brake lights when the driver brakes harder than usual.)
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I pretty much do this anytime I see bad stuff up ahead and/or I am reacting to an emergency situation. It sometimes makes my passengers nervous, but I explain and they understand my intentions.
CarloSW2