Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) are more than just a feature

I recently visited a car showroom to enquire about one of the premium variants of a popular model. The sales person was elaborating about the different features on the exterior. While explaining the design, he stated that the headlights come with a feature called DRLs. I asked him what does it do? Nothing special, it just enhances the front design, he stated. Really?

Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) are switched on as soon as the ignition is turned on. It gives a larger time window for the oncoming driver to react before an accident and that is…