The Era of the Too-Bright Headlight Is (Slowly) Coming to an End

Discussion in 'Other Off-Topic Chat' started by 19Crib, Jan 2, 2023.

  1. 19Crib

    19Crib Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2021
    Messages:
    5,820
    Likes Received:
    5,711
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    https://slate.com/business/2022/03/...ight-what-regulators-are-doing-to-fix-it.html

    Part of the issue is the blue light generated. Blue light has a higher frequency than “normal” light, yet is measured as “normal” light by the NHTSA. This is a mistake by people who should know better.
    We as drivers all know what is going on on: the new headlights are too bright. Driving glasses help, but reduce total vision input.
    So here we are. More people driving with mirrors tilted down, a hand up to block the incoming light on grades and turns.
    “Auto tracking and adjusting lights” is one more doo-dad to get screwed up.
    The simplest solution? Polarized headlight lenses and polarized windshields or cheap polarized driving glasses.
     
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2023

Share This Page