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Old Crank

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37. Is it the lights or the aim of the lights

Wed Dec 14, 2022, 12:14 PM

Dec 2022

Or are people using high beams? That you can't do much about. I've blinked my HB to let them know but it doesn't seem to bother them.

Hard to tell from a driver's view point when they are in front of you or behind.
I loved my HID in the Prius and noticed that the light pattern had a very sharp cut off on low beams so as not to intrude into another lane. I had my wife drive it to me while I was in another vehicle and it wasn't bad. YMMV.

Now the new SUV/Pickups have lights positioned higher and they should be pointed further down. But then the driver won't see the road becasue the front ends are so high up and square. Then they jack them up so when they are behind you the lights blast into your cabin.
I would write to National highway safety org. to complain.

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What's up with the blinding white headlights? [View all] Redleg Dec 2022 OP

Nope. LED lights. I've seen reports that affirm what you are saying. I agree with you Raven123 Dec 2022 #1

LED or HID headlights DetroitLegalBeagle Dec 2022 #2

You Get Blinded From These Bright Lights From The.... global1 Dec 2022 #6

some aren't even wreckless..... getagrip_already Dec 2022 #8

I call these headlights Hostility Lights Wicked Blue Dec 2022 #23

Tell me about it I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2022 #56

I propose it wasn't just the lights - it was the pickup tailgating & breaking the law behind you. Tommymac Dec 2022 #26

Lots of rearview mirrors have a day/night switch KS Toronado Dec 2022 #52

Newer cars do that automatically jmowreader Dec 2022 #57

I was painfully blinded by the headlights of an oncoming Porshe a few nights ago. Coventina Dec 2022 #15

The aiming part becomes more critical with higher intensity lights Major Nikon Dec 2022 #16

I often wonder Beachnutt Dec 2022 #3

neon lights. agree. very annoying. AllaN01Bear Dec 2022 #4

Part of the lighting madness that we seem to be in the grip of Blues Heron Dec 2022 #5

We could always adopt the yellow street lights like they use in central and S. America... Chakaconcarne Dec 2022 #7

this is why I wear sunglasses at night GenXer47 Dec 2022 #24

I wear glare reducing night driving glasses. They help. patphil Dec 2022 #28

Agree with this, plus why do so many people have headlights on in broad daylight? Seems ridiculous. TheRickles Dec 2022 #9

Safety feature bulit in to most late model cars. lambchopp59 Dec 2022 #11

DRL - Daytime Running Lights. MicaelS Dec 2022 #14

Thanks, but there's only marginal data given to support its use. TheRickles Dec 2022 #32

The newer cars Rebl2 Dec 2022 #31

Makes sense while raining or snowing, but in broad daylight? TheRickles Dec 2022 #33

It makes a difference where I live. 2naSalit Dec 2022 #47

I always turn on my lights Random Boomer Dec 2022 #50

I hate driving at night for this reason. Diamond_Dog Dec 2022 #10

They're no fun in the rearview mirror, either. dchill Dec 2022 #35

It's even worse if you have eye conditions that sometimes make it worse. halfulglas Dec 2022 #12

Ditto BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #25

Same here Rebl2 Dec 2022 #34

It's not just the headlights. lambchopp59 Dec 2022 #13

I'm with you. They are blinding. I do not drive at night because of it. judesedit Dec 2022 #17

Had to DownriverDem Dec 2022 #18

The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Official Video) IronLionZion Dec 2022 #19

The new headlight do seem much brighter, but I'm also seeing robbob Dec 2022 #20

They're not distracted - they just don't give a shit if you can't see. dchill Dec 2022 #38

They Probably Aren't Switching To Low Beams Because.... global1 Dec 2022 #39

Sometimes, but with repeated flashing at them one of two things happen: robbob Dec 2022 #54

I commute 3.5 hours twice a week. cab67 Dec 2022 #21

It's the blue ones, whatever they are, that blind me. nt doc03 Dec 2022 #22

Those blue ones can cause me eye pain dickthegrouch Dec 2022 #55

I hate the bluish or greenish ones the most TexLaProgressive Dec 2022 #27

If you blind the other drivers, you make it less safe for yourself too. Pobeka Dec 2022 #29

Yep, I hate them. I have mild cataracts and it is almost painful with those lights geardaddy Dec 2022 #30

Revved up like a DOUCHE, another runner in the night... peppertree Dec 2022 #46

LOL geardaddy Dec 2022 #48

Thanks. peppertree Dec 2022 #49

I live in the valley of the SUV and the 4 story Pickup. Ford_Prefect Dec 2022 #36

Is it the lights or the aim of the lights Old Crank Dec 2022 #37

These lights are dangerous. Prairie_Seagull Dec 2022 #40

Rear turn signals on some new cars are way too bright Martin Eden Dec 2022 #41

And it's awful for pedestrians. LisaM Dec 2022 #42

I know what you mean! Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2022 #43

I flip my rear view mirror down when an aggressive, too bright, tailgater follows me. Cassidy Dec 2022 #44

Agreed seta1950 Dec 2022 #45

It's the re-engineering of a reliable and safe solution... LuckyCharms Dec 2022 #51

Here Is A Link To Another Thread About This Very Thing - The Bright Headlights On Cars.... global1 Dec 2022 #53

The more cars are replaced with newer cars...the worse it will get. NowsTheTime Dec 2022 #58