This may be considered a pet peave of mine, and I have shared comments about it before.
I made a trip to Cassville this morning in the rain; and I noticed many folks driving without their headlights on; not even park lights, or any kind of light.
Let me get this straight in my mind, and maybe in yours too. I know you can see; after all it is daylight, the sun is up. I know you can see because you are smart enough to know not to drive if you cannot see.
I know you can see; but can you be seen? Headlights on enable the oncoming driver to see you. Seeing you in the distance in case he/she might be following a slower drive he/she might need to get around.
Some of you use your automatic on, but do you know when the light is bright enough, as it is quite often when it is raining, they do not come on automatically. You must switch the switch to the on position.
I am sharing this because it is a great safety issue in driving our cars and trucks on the roads and highways. Let me suggest one thing; use your headlight switch. Not only is it a good idea to drive with headlights on in the rain, snow, sleet, fog, and the dark. It is also the State law in the State of Missouri. If your windshield wipers are on you must have your headlights on.
The next time you get in your car or truck to drive, and it is raining, turn on your headlights. It could save someone’s life; even your own.
From the banks of Flat Creek,
`tim
Flat Creek Rolling 