The "lights out" problem.

[AutobahnSHO]

Why should headlights and wipers be linked? 

Because 60% of the cars I see around here driving in low light And rain or snow don't turn their lights on.

[giant_mtb]

Because it's a law.

Although it'd be silly for the times when you're just cleaning the windshield.

So, like, my wipers are on whenever it's dark?  I'm confus.

[12,000 RPM]

So, like, my wipers are on whenever it's dark?  I'm confus.

No.... if you turn your wipers on, your headlights should come on (but not the opposite). They could put it some kind of time delay so that if you use your squirters they won't come on. But yea it's law and it makes sense.

[CaminoRacer]

Wipers on when the lights turn on would be a good prank though

[giant_mtb]

No.... if you turn your wipers on, your headlights should come on (but not the opposite). They could put it some kind of time delay so that if you use your squirters they won't come on. But yea it's law and it makes sense.

Oh. Gotcha.

Most wipers I've ever used have a different gesture/switch to use the washer as opposed to actually turning them on, so that wouldn't really be an issue.

[12,000 RPM]

Yea they can program all the necessary lock ins/outs.