[MetroMPG]

You could easily check the 1st click/brake drag issue: jack up each rear corner and spin the tire with the hand brake off & on. Any drag will be apparent. An older car with more miles/brake wear is probably OK to use the 1-click method.

But I agree it's a safety issue, and wouldn't want to disable them (fuse). I selectively use my DRL's during the day depending on driving environment.

I wired another on/off switch inline with my '98 Firefly/Metro handbrake switch. If you pull the plastic surround off you'll see it in there and may be able to figure it out.