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[article] The government seems to finally have acknowledged that headlights are too bright (www.nhtsa.gov)
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This can only be good news in my expectation, even if it is the Trump administration in charge.

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[–] 2 points 1 month ago* (3 children)

Yes. I’m firmly convinced people are idiots and will always be a problem. The answer is adaptive headlights. They may seem expensive but glare is enough of a problem that it’s worth it

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Are there adaptive lowbeams? All the problems with too bright headlights I encounter are with too bright lowbeams, not with people accidentally leaving their highbeams on in the middle of the city.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 weeks ago

    I do assume that as well. Technically no, but I believe they are typically self leveling, plus are tighter beams

    Some of the reasons for excessive glare include

    • incorrectly aimed headlights
    • older style reflectors that let a lot of light spread
    • leaving high beams on
    • using LED replacement bulbs that aren’t legally replacements

    Adaptive high beams fix 3.5/4 of these. I do not think it helps with incorrectly aimed headlights from lifted trucks though

    I have definitely noticed cars with extremely bright headlights that are also more tightly focussed. No glare

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