I had my first flight earlier in the week and after landing I realized the lights had been on the whole time when the instructor did post landing checklist and configured for taxi.
I’m not sure if he didn’t want to reach over while I had the controls (since they are behind the yoke) or if you just leave everything on for daytime VFR. I often forget in the sim and feel like a goof. But perhaps it’s okay? The training grounds get a bit crowded, so visibility is good.