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DRLs reduce the risk of accidents by 8.8%, new study

The data used in the study is said to be based on police-reported crash incidents that occurred between 2010 to 2017.

According to a new study conducted in Melbourne, Australia, by the Monash University Accident Research Centre, vehicles are more likely to avoid a visibility-based crash if they have automatic daytime running lights (DRLs) fitted.

The study found an 8.8 per cent reduction in risk with a car fitted with DRLs, especially at higher speeds and during dawn and dusk periods.

The data used in the study is said to be based on police-reported crash incidents that occurred between 2010 to 2017. The data even provided vehicle information, including the VIN, allowing researchers to determine which car had DRLs using the spec sheet.

The reports also suggested that in daytime conditions, the risk of a crash was reduced by 7.6% with DRL fitment. However, this percentage jumped to 20.3% during the dawn and dusk periods. It also stated that the highest risk reduction estimate associated with DRLs was 23.8 per cent for crashes which take place either at dawn or dusk with speed limits above 75 km/h - Clearly pointing out its effectiveness.

Source: Motor1

 
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