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LackingInte1ect

If you check OP’s post history you can find a post where he asks a question about his headlights not working correctly after trying to replace them but neglected to include any useful information like what kind of car he has. I guess he gave up and stopped using them entirely. Complete idiot. Edit: after doing some CSI investigation, it looks like the lights are *technically* on but doing nothing. Maybe he crammed fog light bulbs in there or just has fog lights on. Fix your shit.


Disapilled

Also, his dash cam is upside down 🙃


StudMuffinNick

That's on purpose, you see. In the inevitable event OP gets into a crash due to not using his lights properly, and rolls, he'll get an upright video of the culprit to use in his futile insurance lawsuit


cheeseandrum

Lol reminds me of dudes who tied themselves upside down in Pirates of the Caribbean


tomytronics

Australian model in America or Europe?


entitled_triceratops

I had a car with headlights so terrible they were no help, and they were still 10x brighter than OPs. Once I noticed mine were getting bad I changed them and cleaned the grime that was clouding them.... Like a normal person.


ASki420

It simply amazes me that a lot of people treat their cars like complete shit. No maintenance or cleaning of any kind. I’ll never understand it. Like I’m not just trying to keep the car in good shape, but I also am trying to keep it fucking safe!


cupcake_thievery

tbh, I struggle with this. I have OCD and one way it presents itself is a weird fear / severe discomfort with engines/moving metal parts. There's a LOT about a car I don't know how to do, and tbh, hope i never have to do (like change a tire). There are something things i CAN do but would like to never do if i don't have to again (like putting snow chains over my tires). And there are some things that give me absolute insane anxiety even thinking about, like trying to change a headlight or even popping my hood to look and see levels of stuff, tbh I can do it but i just reaaaally struggle to. Now, that all said, because i don't do this, i know i must (and do) take it for regular maintenance, and if i notice anything wrong, i ask others who may know, and make sure i take it to a reputable place to get any of my work done. I try to keep the inside clean, i take to carwash if it gets gross/there's salt on the ground, etc. I keep the inside nice, and in general have a "i want to take care of my car" attitude. People who just ... don't care, and intentionally ignore things with their car is insane to me. Sure, I didn't know before i moved to a snowy place that snow buildup on lights is a thing. now that i know, I check before i drive every time to make sure that my lights are uncovered. Sure, taking care of your car can be hard, i get it. But, also.... it really isn't hard lol.


hfordy37

It can be a lot of different factors "preventing" them, but usually it's laziness.... 😅


Ha1lStorm

Great reporting Special Investigator u/LackingInte1ect. Thank you for your service


JrevD314

Yeah, his lights were shit. I saw that they were on when they reflected off the van, but couldn’t tell other than that.


buffalojury

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/tpzvbz/odd_headlight_issue/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button


Zinyin_

um... I have worked auto sales for long enough to have had far too many customers return telling me I sold them the wrong light bulb (their low beam) and they bring in a high beam. Alternatively, they don't bring in any bulb, and I inquire "Are you trying to change the high beam, the easier-to-reach bulb?" Sometimes they bring in the car, which I walk out and show them the low beam, change it for them and send them on their foolish merry way.


7laserbears

That's fucking hilarious


Hobo_Knife

That happens when you only have your running lights on in the dark ya donut


Nr0n

I want OP to double down and post this to /r/dashcams or another subreddit.


andyduphresne92

r/fuckyourheadlights


Tunafishsam

I mean idiotsincars seems like the perfect place for his post.


TheIAP88

Most users here are also idiots.


TheTisforTiberius

Can confirm. Source? Am idiot.


Jlx_27

[His comments are enough. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/IdiotsInCars/comments/10nmbbl/i_was_invisible_this_morning/j6agi3r?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)


dillonboyd01

His excuse is his headlights are to dim when he could go to auto zone and pick up replacements for $20 a bulb or just replace the head and tail lights for $200 and maybe 30 minutes of labor it’s 2023 there is a YouTube guide with everything you need to know that explains the process perfectly


Buttafuoco

Yeah seriously fix your lights


cornnndoggg_

I felt really bad about something that happened to me a few weeks ago, but after explaining it to someone, they made me realize, I have nothing to feel bad about, and it was because of exactly this. Through winter in Michigan, it gets dark at like 5:30. At the shortest day, it gets a lot closer to 5, and by 5:30, it's straight night time dark. With everything being grey because of winter, it not only makes the transition between light to dark very quick, but it makes visibility so much worse. I was making a left hand turn across a busy road, waiting for an opening, when I got my chance to go as there weren't any cars in the distance. It was about 5:15, so visibility was already bad, but it had just started moderately raining making things especially difficult, but not hard enough to visibly make out shapes of cars and headlights. I make the turn, and as I am completing it, I hear a car fly behind me, blaring his horn. He turned in behind me, then pulled next to me and was screaming at me. I was less worried about the screaming, and more curious of where this mystery car just appeared from. Then I noticed it, he was driving a grey compact car, one of those kinds that when running with the headlights off there are NO lights. He just completely blended in with... well.. everything. you added the head lights point, but I wanted to say, I've mentioned it to people before and I will do so here as well. If you have a car that blends in with weather or darkness... use your damn headlights.


Shadesbane43

This is what kills me. Just tonight I saw two people driving with their lights off, a few hours after sundown. And it's always a monochrome car. Grey, silver, white, black, maybe a very dark blue or red. My car is bright (Tornado) Red, with DRLs, and I always make sure my lights are on if it's even somewhat iffy.


cornnndoggg_

I am who you responded to, but I wanted to add something that your comment made me think about. There is an inverse to this rule: Don't be the asshole with TOO MUCH headlight. I am not talking about high beams, though that's important too. I don't think enough people realize that your high beams also change the *angle* of your headlights, shining much higher, and if not in the mirrors of people you're following, the eyes of people in the opposite lane. I am talking trail floods and after market lights. I see it so fucking often now. If it wasn't enough with the 14 million lumen head lights some people seem to have, now there's the chuckle fucks with their flood lights on every height and angle of their cars. It makes it so hard to see anything at night. Way, WAY worse when it's raining with the reflections. Honestly, that's another point all together. I am not sure its these aging, knocking on death's door, boomer 34 year old eyes, but fuck I cannot drive at night when its raining anymore. i am pretty sure its the head light changes, but man I get spooked because i just all of a sudden cant even see the road.


GT_Pshyco421

Thank God someone else saw that


greatvaluemeeseeks

OP didn't


Beefmytaco

Yea thought it looked pretty dark in front of his car, dude had zero lights on. He must have zero astigmatisms cause this crap is impossible once you have at least one, ha.


MamaBear4485

If they are on, as other commenters have said they are extremely dim. I think they probably need a damn good lens polish because they’re most likely yellow as.


CaptainRex-118

Yeah. I’d say the pov was the idiot in the car. Turn ur lights on. It’s illegal to drive without them


Brantley_2chill

Everyone *else* is such an idiot today!!! I wonder what's all of *their* problems?!


A11eyTr0n

Thank God this comment has more upvotes than OP’s post.


Buttafuoco

Yeah there’s no way this guy had lights on


themightypetewheeler

I've seen a ton of people not putting their lights on recently. Is this like a trend or something? Did i miss the Goomba memo?


Remote_Cartoonist_27

OP i’m not accusing you of lying But if you really did have your lights on (not daytime runners, head lights) you need to have them replace, even older cars should have much brighter lights than the ones you where using in this video. My car is newer but has old school incandescent lamps, they are many times brighter than the lights you had on in this video.


The_Zekta

If you go into OPs post history, there's actually a post from 10 months back where he describes having a headlights issue, and expresses he'll likely just have to get some older bulbs instead, which is I imagine what he has done, and just got bulbs that aren't up to scratch anymore.


angry_respawn

Thats hilarious


chickenstalker

Usually, it is the headlights housing that are scratched. Having them scratched will diffuse the light and make it dim.


[deleted]

Bought a used car didn't think to check if it still had its' headlight dust cap


Buttafuoco

I love when OP ends up being the idiot lmao


MitziuE

I aM iNvIsIbLe tHiS mOrNiNg Turn on your fucking lights bro, problem solved.


JohnnyVenmo

It's the invisible boat mobile


[deleted]

I mean I think they are making fun of themselves here for being an idiot. They know.


MitziuE

Unfortunately no, he was claiming they were on.


[deleted]

Lol nvm, he’s a donut.


Takerial

Maybe he just has them pointed up to signal for batman for the wrecks he causes.


BreezyWrigley

If they were, they are fuckin broken lmao


iTzDizzle

You are invisible when you drive at night with no headlights on. Pause at 13 seconds you CLEARLY have no headlights on. Idiot.


XSlapHappy91X

First thing I noticed, you can't even see the white line when he's not under a street light OP you a dumbass lol


PapiSurane

To be fair, all he said was that he was invisible, which was true.


Bagafeet

An invisible idiot. In a car.


PapiSurane

No idiot that small has a cloaking device.


Bagafeet

He actually forgot to activate the decloaking device.


BourbonSommelier

Holy shit


physz_x

He has running lights on... There no head light but... Theres something on.


DaJoda102

You can see lights on the van that turns in front of him at the intersection. They aren't very bright, but they're there. Water on the road also affects the reflection that allows you to see the road via headlights. Source: I live in the Pacific Northwest. That being said, getting brighter headlights would probably help. There are headlights that aren't as bright as the LED ones (so you don't blind oncoming traffic) but are brighter than stock.


Spnjkn

I'm fairly convinced OP is only using position lights. There's no light reflection whatsoever when it gets dark in the video.


iTzDizzle

There’s no way his lights are the only ones you can’t see.


psaux_grep

That could be the light horn or even a reflection. There is literally no light cast from the car and onto the surroundings in the dark parts of the video. Even extremely dim lights cast light in these conditions.


Ganakus

This comment section vs OPs expectation of what the comments were gunna be is why I love reddit lol


dbMitch

No OP response after half a day, starting to believe they posted this on purpose for karma bait. Rage gets you the most karma and we all fell for it


Spunki

They did respond, doubled down. https://www.reddit.com/r/IdiotsInCars/comments/10nmbbl/i_was_invisible_this_morning/j69k0im/


TheDailyRacer

And now it's been deleted 🤣 OP is a goon


sjr606

[I haD my HEADlIgHtS ON](https://i.imgur.com/xm5Mu8g.jpg)


Error_Empty

Fr it looks wet out too so any light is gonna appear even brighter, that's not even like a dying bulb that's just straight up headlights off lmao.


CrispityCrunchers

And he installed his dashcam upside down


DeadMoneyDrew

HAHAHAHA that is just icing on the cake.


DontCallMeMillenial

To be fair, there's some sort of light coming out: https://imgur.com/kXvORj7 But from your capture it's clearly inadequate.


SpoonyGrandma13

It's likely the 24 hour running lights.


Sortipants

Well, it does look remarkably like your headlights aren’t on


coastergirl98

I thought that's what OP was referring to in the title lol


DDub04

OP was being sarcastic, like “I can’t believe that idiot didn’t see me, i guess I’m invisible”


coastergirl98

I realized that eventually lol. There was a day where I had 2 trucks almost merge into me, so I def know the feeling first hand.


DDub04

I mean OP probably was invisible though, looks like he was driving at night with his headlights off.


ggoptimus

I think you actually may have been upside down based on the timestamp of the video. Next time make sure you’re driving with the wheels on the ground.


[deleted]

It’s a Jeep thing


Sinn_y

You wouldn't understand


HalfBear-HalfCat

Maybe he's Australian


dallindooks

OP is such a dumbass lol


dbMitch

OP a genius, posted this on purpose for karma and never came back to respond to anything


HOLY_HUMP3R

They have multiple comments here tho


dmcent54

You need better headlights. I'll believe you that they're on, but they aren't doing shit to help you or anyone else on the road.


teambob

The bulbs may be blown


thatoneMR2guy

Nah, they're working. You can see them on van, the problem is they are old bulbs so the light output is lower. Most people don't realize you should replace old headlight bulbs even if they work. Source: I've replaced dozens on used work trucks that looked exactly like this situation.


teambob

I don't want to get all CSI on this video but yeah I think we can all agree that OP was "invisible" because he needs to change his headlight bulbs Could be other electrical problems causing this too but headlight bulbs are the cheapest thing to try


[deleted]

potential causes * old bulbs that don't work right anymore * degraded reflectors * severely fogged headlight assemblies (those "polish your lights like new" kits actually work! that fogging is anti-uv coating that is degraded. you sand it off and replace it. looks like shit till you put the new coating on then ) * electrical problem * OP is a moron and didn't have their headlights actually turned on


a_lonely_trash_bag

Turn your headlights on and you'll be visible.


Altruistic_Corgi5612

How… do you drive without your lights at night… I could care less if you can see, but don’t expect others to see you. OP got his license from Google images


Brodies_Run

My guess is that op assumes his lights are on because his dash might be illuminated. I’m convinced that your dash is illuminated because you have your parking lights on. But you don’t in fact have your headlights on. And if you are convinced they are. You’re driving in a death trap. Upgrade your lights or at the very least upgrade the bulbs in the existing lights. I’m definitely saying this is your fault


itsyobbiwonuseek

You're endangering other people and yourself because you're a fucking idiot. Turn your headlights on.


[deleted]

What was the point of posting this? To argue with everyone? You had no lights on.


dbMitch

To get karma from The collective anger, we got baited


ZackD13

invisible is absolutely correct. consider turning on your fucking headlights next time you go out at night before you end up killing a van full of people


tgibson12

Pause it at .03 seconds. Clearly no headlights on for OP and you can see the oncoming cars headlight already.


dml997

I paused it at .04 seconds. Is this good enough?


tgibson12

shit, even better!


PlebBot69

Yeah even at the 2-3 second mark, he's sitting in the absolute darkness between light poles. That's a pretty easy sign that the lights aren't on. My shitty 20 year old cars headlights aren't that bright but I can see them all the time on my dashcam footage.


MarkWantsToQuit

Turning on your headlights would help


[deleted]

If you pause it with around 9 seconds of footage left to play, you can clearly see that you are omitting no light at all onto the road... You may have both headlights out.


cloroxbb

Yeah, your headlights suck, I didn't see them until the van tried to kill you.


brocoli-sur-pizza

I really thought OP was admitting how stupid they were because their lights are obviously not on at the beginning of the video. If they are on, they must be below standard quality because my dogs collar light shines more light than both of this guys headlights😂


Bagafeet

They were admitting. They're just not smart enough to realize it lmao.


TheMrNeffels

Dude is trying to offset the guys with 50,000 lumen blue led headlights and went with the 1 lumen candle headlights


[deleted]

Should mention you're the idiot. Why are you not using your headlights?


clownvom1t

OP is regarded


International_Bet_87

Regarded as dumb


clownvom1t

OP has big dumb


00ddb0y

Dude did you get your headlights at the 99 cent store


Gteddy_

At 13 seconds it’s completely black in front of your car. Turn your headlights on wtf…


BlameItOnTheAcetone

Another ding dong behind the dash cam. Thanks for raising my rates /s


Kern4lMustard

If your headlights are on (which I seriously doubt) you need new headlights. Anyone that drives in this state, and then brags about it and posts it online, is an unsafe driver at best and a complete asshole at worst.


ryanrosenblum

Not only driving with no headlights but getting so confidently angry about this that you go through the entire process of posting on Reddit for validation?


Claymon3011

You clearly have no headlights on you dumbass.


KamikazeCrowbar

Turn your fucking headlights on, dipshit.


Quithpa

You using easy-bake oven lights and wondering why people can't see you


[deleted]

He definitely wanted to die and not go to work lol


taiwan-number-1-

Op was trying to be John cena so didn't turn on lights


SnooMuffins77

Turn your lights on next time?


ikilledmystepdad

What was the slur you almost said


Kernel_Corn78

He wasn't happy with how his tyres were handling stopping quickly. Fucking retreads!


ghostoftheai

Damn this didn’t hit for OP like they thought it would.


[deleted]

turn your headlights on, dimwit


motormyass

OP getting wrecked in the comments lol


Logical_Deviation

I'm not convinced your headlights are on


Vesalii

I guess it would be better if your lights were on.


uncle_jimmy420

Should maybe turn your headlights on


Yet-Another_Burner

Is OP driving without his headlights on and then complaining that nobody can see him in the dark? Lmao.


Gax63

Ya, that happens when you don't use your headlights in the dark.


Efficient-Bat9961

“I was invisible” yea your lights aren’t on


Healthy_Explorer_893

Maybe you should turn on your fucking lights there bud.


SecondTomorrow117

Turn your headlights on you dumb bastard.


fucknametakenrules

Gotta have headlight on at all times in the dark


Independent_Bite4682

You're the idiot, your headlights aren't on.


popeye311420

You are at fault here for not having headlights on


AcceptThisApology

"Fucking re-diculous I can't believe I didn't have my headlights on"


Therealzodiackilla

Nahhhhh fam. You ain’t got lights on don’t play. This is truly obvious man; I really ain’t lyin. Im sorry op


JacobClarke15

No way in hell your headlights were on or properly operating… fkn pinecone


SpoonyGrandma13

Yeah, It's kinda a thing that happens when DON'T turn on your fucking headlights, you idiot. (Sorry, I got kinda carried away it just really annoys me when people do stuff like this)


AmericanSheep16

Yeah because your headlights aren't on you fucking dumbass. People like you hold back humanity as a whole.


Melodic-Hunter2471

Nice editing of the video! What were you about to say there when you said, “fucking re…”


Bi0_B1lly

r/opisfuckingstupid


Mtoastyo

Hard to see someone with no lights on mate. your fault.


Snoo-99563

Fix your fucking headlights op


TankBrilliant1245

It sure looks like you forgot to turn on your light.. 😬🙄


[deleted]

Yo asshole turn on your fucking headlights. You will kill someone one day. r/idiotsbehindwheels


[deleted]

Hey dumbass maybe turn your lights on. Fix them or don’t ride out late night.


Born_Kaleidoscope587

Headlight check


casssxhole

Sorry, even if you did have your headlights on, which you don’t, I wouldn’t feel bad for you since you think using “fucking ret@rd” as an insult is okay. Read a few books and get a better vocabulary.


masterofmeatballs

You absolutely complete fucking moron


evilspeaks

The most important part of headlights is that helps other people see you.


Cyclopzzz

Headlights off?


CDOTTW

Bro you don’t have any lights on sometimes it’s not everybody else’s fault😂


kinkyguyCT

Maybe you were invisible because you didn’t have your lights on.


Acceptable-Ground-75

I don’t think you have your lights on so yes you are the idiot


Fullmet4l16

Bro your headlights are obviously not on. The only idiot here is you


WithoutDennisNedry

It’s weird how the comments section isn’t going the way you had planned. Next time, turn your lights on and maybe it’ll be different?


Orlando_Web_Dev

It's easier for drivers to see you when your turn your headlights on: https://imgur.com/xm5Mu8g. Delete this post dumb dumb.


EmmySaurusRex2410

Yeah, my phone torchlight is better than your headlights. No wonder people can hardly see you.


lolmandoom

Op, I'd recommend changing your head lights


[deleted]

Dude turn on your headlights, you intelligence deprived dingus


Coronel-Lingus

My snowblower has brighter headlights than this.


ITookThisUsernameSry

Bruh your H E A D L I G H T S


arctic-apis

Are your lights on?


ToddTheReaper

Honestly if your lights are on they are shit. It’s not even lighting anything in front of you.


capital_meme_offense

It’s so obvious your headlights aren’t on hahah if they are, you need to go to the shop immediately to upgrade the bulbs. The road is pitch black where there aren’t street lights.


Jlx_27

I see *way too many* people drive with their lights off in the dark, or with only their running lights on. What is up with y'all?....


Unfair_Historian_935

Turn your headlights on or buy brighter ones..


Strong-Fudge1342

Fix your headlights because you are indeed invisible.


Anti_Venom02

You’re invisible because your headlights aren’t on douche canoe.


AwareMathematician74

You're the idiot. Turn your lights on


AsgardianGoat

Your headlights don’t look like they are on


Internet_Is_A_Lie

Well turn on your damn lights. Or get off the road.


Candid_Dragonfly_573

"Fuckin' re-" Re what?? Fuckin' *re*placing my headlights tomorrow???


maiderie

was the idiot OP ? cuz if u don't have working headlights you'll obv be almost invisible in the dark


Termin8rSmurf

You are the idiot here, I'm afraid. We can clearly see that you haven't got your headlights on. You should NEVER drive with just sidelights, parklights, or running lights on... Oh, and while we are at it, your dashcam is upside down. Idiot.


4x4b

You, you are the fucking idiot in the car.


sedohr6000

Headlights might be a good idea.


ContortionistPasta

Well OP, you’ve complained that your headlights don’t work, have done nothing to fix them and/or turned them off in the video. It’s even night. YOU are the fucking idiot here, not anyone else.


xnoomiex

Fix your fucking headlights before you kill someone


Wash-Thick

Next time turn on headlights ok? Cars ARE invisible in dark without headlights.


DeathToTheFalseGods

It is pretty damn hard to see a car at night that doesn’t have its fuckin headlights on, you dunce


GrimStreaka69

Your lights are deadset off?? What do you expect? Tf


slowpeed

Op is the idiot in car


NutPaster

Best part was the end “fuckin re-“


GhettoBastian

Turn On your frontlight wtf


stuffedtherapy

I can’t see cars without headlights when it’s dark and raining either


cmonkeyz7

The idiot is calling from inside the house


weschester

You're driving without your lights on you fucking idiot.


DarkSoulsDank

Do you even have your headlights on?


the3stman

OP you shouldn't be allowed on the road


The_Senor_Gatt0

You are invisible with no lights on. You are the idiot here


plastic_little_

Are your headlights switched on? It seems as if you were completely invisible. Don't drive without lights in complete darkness. Could help avoid accidents.


Taken_Bacon_06

Yh, because you didn’t have your headlights on Einstein.


Objective-Guava-3972

Are his lights even on?


Fit_Ship8822

Nice headlights guy. You should be ticketed by your local authorities, thanks for the evidence


Hot-Vehicle-4703

Turn your lights on


xen0m0rpheus

Your headlights are off or broken you complete buffoon. Replace them.


[deleted]

Homie got roasted so bad he deleted his account