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Is it really the high beams? Headlights do blind me and it's no exaggeration. US roads are so poorly lit that the headlights at this point create too much contr
by yazzku 3y ago
Is it really the high beams? Headlights do blind me and it's no exaggeration. US roads are so poorly lit that the headlights at this point create too much contrast and I would consider them a hazard, and for some reason they keep getting brighter every year.
- alphabettsy 3y agoQuite often yes. It’s easy to tell on common older vehicles that have separate high beams. It’s pretty common that people do this with one low-beam out, but blinding everyone to avoid a fix-it ticket is annoying. Headlights haven’t gotten much brighter, many LED equipped vehicles actually put out less than a really good Xenon from a decade ago, but they have a cooler color temp. Also, lower priced vehicles with LEDs don’t often have the self-adjusting leveling systems that are/were common when HIDs were only available as an expensive option or on pricey cars. Combing Xenon-like or exceeding brightness, cooler temp (appears brighter to human eye), a lack of self-leveling with poor factory alignment and you get our current situation.
- felixfbecker 3y agoExactly — It's not about the LEDs, it's about the degree and adjustment. Especially coming from a high pickup or SUV while sitting in a sedan within low distance like in city driving.
- yazzku 3y agoYes, exactly, I'm driving a compact and I often need to wear sunglasses at night.