SensibleJulie · F
Simetimes when you are driving in hilly country and a truck is coming toward you it is like sunrise when it comes up over the crest of a hill.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@SensibleJulie Yes. I fucking hate it.
It doesn’t help that there are so many taller, SUVs and pickup trucks on the road and their headlights are aimed right at my face, as I drive a lower sedan
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@Tamara68 yep, and the new LED lights are also a lot brighter
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@Ghostinthemachine There's talk of making those damn things illegal, and I'm all for it.
Tamara68 · 56-60, F
@LordShadowfire I can't wait!
Matt85 · 36-40, M
The new LED lights can be quite bright.
If someone has their high-beams on, I fash them.
If someone has their high-beams on, I fash them.
SethGreene531 · M
Coming around a blind corner on a dim night, it's like Close Encounters of The Third Kind.
Where do they get these bulbs and light panels??
Where do they get these bulbs and light panels??
Tamara68 · 56-60, F
@SethGreene531 yeah, I can't help but grumbling and cursing in my car about those idiots.
softspokenman · M
@SethGreene531 A guy was driving on a warm dark summer night and was blinded by the lights of an oncoming car and as the car passed a woman yelled out "PIG". "Ya you too lady #%*#@* 🖕! As he turned to focus on the road ahead he slammed into a pig 🐖 crossing the road.
SethGreene531 · M
@Tamara68 Same.
It's a complete whiteout, destroying any night vision long enough to be a hazard.
Imagine the highbeams?!!
I find it interesting that you can be ticketed in some jurisdictions for not dimming highbeams; but these bulbs are permitted standard issue on new vehicles now. 🤷🏻♂️
It's a complete whiteout, destroying any night vision long enough to be a hazard.
Imagine the highbeams?!!
I find it interesting that you can be ticketed in some jurisdictions for not dimming highbeams; but these bulbs are permitted standard issue on new vehicles now. 🤷🏻♂️
Ambroseguy80 · 56-60, M
I’ve experienced this, yes. Just make sure you get your eyes checked as recommended for your age - sometimes it can be our vision that is changing and not the lights themselves.
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
Yes. People in general have been realizing there's a growing issue which is why now the brightness is being cut back on etc. It's so annoying and downright dangerous
Tamara68 · 56-60, F
@deadgerbil where is it cut back now? I can only see an increase in bright lights so far .
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
@Tamara68 it's happening, just will take a long time
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/26/car-headlights-too-bright-led
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/26/car-headlights-too-bright-led
Tracos · 51-55, M
especially Teslas seem to be designed to blind opposing traffic, and I think mane new led bicycle lights are painfully bright as well
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Tamara68 there are new lights and new regulations. The most amazing technology changes the shape and direction of the lights.
Tamara68 · 56-60, F
@samueltyler2 that's great, but I think it will take a long time until all cars use that.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Tamara68 In the US the law hasn't changed, yet, to allow full use of the pixel headlights. I understand my vehicle has them, but that capability has not been activated by the manufacturer. The car is a computer on wheels, receiving periodic software upgrades over the air.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
The lights are too bright, it is not my vision.
JohnnyNoir · 56-60, M
Same. I’m also very annoyed with non emergency vehicles that have flashing yellow and white lights constantly going. I’m amazed they haven’t triggered seizures in some drivers
Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
Some are, and too many don't bother to turn down their high beams when other traffic approaches. 🙄
Bowenw · 61-69, M
Some are too bright. They need to find a way to focus them more so they don't affect other drivers.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Yeah, it's annoying. It's a combination of people not being sensitive to others and a growing number of people having poor eyesight in the dark due to improper nutrition.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
@MarkPaul Plus you've smarted off to me and use juvenile phrases.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
@MarkPaul So wise up or we're taking you off the payroll.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@JohnnySpot Yeah, but I'm not trendy.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
I haven't drove in the dark in year's
Sojournersoul · M
Yes and the older I get, the worse it gets.

SW-User
Yes
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
Have you had an eye exam? That can be the sign of a early cataract. That was the first sign I had, and I started with them at about your age. Also, the new auto lights tend to be brighter.

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Yes, yes, yes 😬 when cars are coming towards me at night, I almost have to slow down to a crawl until they pass just to see
Tamara68 · 56-60, F
@SW-User I let them pass too, whenever I can
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
At least your in a car. When your on a bicycle the oncoming cars don't even turn down their high beams.
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
I totally agree, not just the headlights but the brake lights too, why on earth can people not use their hand/parking brake when stopped in traffic.

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Yeah I hate driving in the dark. 💡
lovelyguy143334 · 36-40, M
Well same thing happens with me also
GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M
LEDs are way too bright.
1234cardiff · 61-69, M
Totally
Omg, yes! I'm hoping they will be viewed as a safety hazard and have to be made dimmer.
BeefySenpie · M
Those blue ones are the worst
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@BeefySenpie They should be illegal.
Iwillwait · M
Yep! The LED lights are horrible.
Tetsuya · 56-60, M
yes
and they need to be aimed down a bit lower
and they need to be aimed down a bit lower
pdockal · 56-60, M
All depends on perspective
Mine are old and aren't bright enough
Mine are old and aren't bright enough
WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F
Same
Bang5luts · M
Yes
I drive with sun visor down at night 😆
I drive with sun visor down at night 😆
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@Bang5luts I drive with my sunglasses at night. And y'all thought it was just a song.
daddybloke · 46-50, M
they are becoming ridiculous
zonavar68 · 56-60, M
@daddybloke Wank factor 'daylight running' lights are becoming ridiculous.
zonavar68 · 56-60, M
Lots of aftermarket led and hid headlights now that are generally not installed right. Plus all those stupid wank factor Drl's and led whiskers
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Absolutely. I wish there was a way to just disable the damn things as people shine them in my face.
Tamara68 · 56-60, F
@LordShadowfire that would be great!