1991 200T

[Jim Haseltine]

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From: <isham-research.freeserve.co.uk at pop.pol.net.uk>;
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>
> > Anyway, there is no way to mistake the rear fog lights for brakelights,
IMHO.
> > The loght output is about twice that of the brake light, even though
both use a
> > 21 watt bulb. It's all in the reflector/lense.
>
> Yes, you see the difference when you're staring at the car.  But the
> peripheral startle reflex is masked when you're looking elsewhere,
> such as in your mirrors or at the instruments.

It all depends - some vehicles have a really stupid combined tail & fog
light setup, SAAB 9000 for example. Couple of years ago my ex complained to
me that her car (9000) had failed inspection because the rear fog didn't
work (like it was _my_ problem). I took a close look to discover that some
monkey lad had fitted the bulbs incorrectly (not a difficult thing to do,
actually) so everytime she switched on her lights she got 21w and when she
added the fogs it was just another 5w which nobody could see.

In the last 24 hours I've followed two vehicles with rear fogs lit, a Volvo
last night and today a rental van - in broad daylight...

Regards,

Jim Haseltine