Pet peeve #822: Why don't some drivers turn on their headlights at dawn and dusk?

Pet peeve #822: Why don't some drivers turn on their headlights at dawn and dusk?
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answer:They may have things on their mind and haven’t really noticed how dark it is getting. Not right, but it happens. I remember driving home one night. I was severely overworked at the time. The freeway was well lit and I suddenly realized I hadn’t turned my lights on!
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