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Post by questionable on Feb 6, 2024 20:47:49 GMT
Is it just me or are car headlights getting brighter, on occasion I can’t actually see what’s in front (road)
Surely they’re regulated to a certain brightness
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 6, 2024 20:53:07 GMT
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Post by questionable on Feb 6, 2024 20:58:34 GMT
Yes just read that and it’s insane there’s no legal limit set, honestly some of the LED highlights are like search lights. Many a time I have no idea what’s in front of me when faced with on coming traffic, as per the link some people won’t drive at night due to their fears. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/653793
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Post by foghornsgleghorn on Feb 6, 2024 21:01:10 GMT
It's not just car headlights - some of the LED bike lights around are blinding.
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Post by elystokie on Feb 6, 2024 21:11:49 GMT
There's been a couple of discussions on Radio Stoke about them recently, lots of people unhappy about how blinding they are, incredible there's no legislation.
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Post by LDE76 on Feb 6, 2024 21:29:13 GMT
It's worst when you have to strain your corneas to breaking point just so you can tell if someone is indicating or not.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 6, 2024 21:37:13 GMT
Since the change from halogen to LED no light is ever bright enough it seems. I think it’s one of the most dangerous things on the road apart from badgers which have been shot dead by farmers and thrown in the road. It’s always then cunts in Range Rovers and the like as well. Usually women. Yes I’m generalising
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Post by Paul Spencer on Feb 6, 2024 21:38:37 GMT
Is it just me or are car headlights getting brighter, on occasion I can’t actually see what’s in front (road) Surely they’re regulated to a certain brightness They are so dangerous but the industry, seemingly, has no intention at all about doing anything about it. It got to the point where I could no longer drive safely at night and for three years, I didn't. But I've now got some anti-glare glasses from Boots and they've made an unbelievable difference, not a problem at all for me anymore.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 6, 2024 21:39:46 GMT
Is it just me or are car headlights getting brighter, on occasion I can’t actually see what’s in front (road) Surely they’re regulated to a certain brightness They are so dangerous but the industry, seemingly, has no intention at all about doing anything about it. It got to the point where I could no longer drive safely at night and for three years, I didn't. But I've now got some anti-glare glasses from Boots and they've made an unbelievable difference, not a problem at all for me anymore. So wise😉
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Post by danceswithclams on Feb 6, 2024 21:42:40 GMT
Is it just me or are car headlights getting brighter, on occasion I can’t actually see what’s in front (road) Surely they’re regulated to a certain brightness They are so dangerous but the industry, seemingly, has no intention at all about doing anything about it. It got to the point where I could no longer drive safely at night and for three years, I didn't. But I've now got some anti-glare glasses from Boots and they've made an unbelievable difference, not a problem at all for me anymore. I genuinely wear sunglasses at night when driving to combat this. People must think I'm a low-level Mafia enforcer.
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Feb 7, 2024 0:21:55 GMT
I've nearly started this thread numerous times.
They're utterly ridiculous, amd nothing short of dangerous.
Nor limited to, but often it's the German manufacturers - Audi, BMW, Mercedes etc. Often SUVs and larger vehicles too meaning they're at eye level of oncoming traffic.
I wondered if modern cars have some kind of anti-glare on the windscreens which makes their driver less susceptible to them? No use to me in my shit motor 🤣
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Post by GrahamHyde on Feb 7, 2024 0:59:00 GMT
As a sufferer of astigmatism, like many others, it's an absolute nightmare.
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Feb 7, 2024 1:20:52 GMT
Yep. Over here people also put light bars on their vehicles, but their use varies from state to state -- there's always a few of mouth breathers among them that think it's okay for highway use.
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Post by questionable on Feb 7, 2024 7:19:13 GMT
Is it just me or are car headlights getting brighter, on occasion I can’t actually see what’s in front (road) Surely they’re regulated to a certain brightness They are so dangerous but the industry, seemingly, has no intention at all about doing anything about it. It got to the point where I could no longer drive safely at night and for three years, I didn't. But I've now got some anti-glare glasses from Boots and they've made an unbelievable difference, not a problem at all for me anymore. I’ve seen a few pop ups pop up advertising such things and I’ll 100% get a pair soon, we’re quite rural so tight twisty lanes and no lamp posts, most of the time when literally “blinded” temporarily I just hope there’s nothing in front of me. 100% some poor sod will/has been killed due to this. Incredible really
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Post by franklin on Feb 7, 2024 7:27:47 GMT
100% way too bright even during daylight hours I get blinded daily.
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Post by lawrieleslie on Feb 7, 2024 7:30:45 GMT
I think EVs carry much of the blame because LED lighting uses far less battery power. Having said that, drove up the M5 to Bristol in December last year in appalling weather, rain, fog and spray all the way. Noticing many cars with no lights and on closer look they were mainly EVs obviously trying to conserve battery power when, in fact, LED lights use minimal power.
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Post by questionable on Feb 7, 2024 7:32:44 GMT
They are so dangerous but the industry, seemingly, has no intention at all about doing anything about it. It got to the point where I could no longer drive safely at night and for three years, I didn't. But I've now got some anti-glare glasses from Boots and they've made an unbelievable difference, not a problem at all for me anymore. I’ve seen a few pop ups pop up advertising such things and I’ll 100% get a pair soon, we’re quite rural so tight twisty lanes and no lamp posts, most of the time when literally “blinded” temporarily I just hope there’s nothing in front of me. 100% some poor sod will/has been killed due to this. Incredible really Just come across this Anti-reflective coated glasses are the most effective for night driving. The coating on these lenses minimizes glare and reflection, enhancing contrast and overall visual acuity in low light conditions.
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Post by suck_the_mop. on Feb 7, 2024 9:51:04 GMT
Agree with this nightmare.. just a quick question and it may be a stupid one but if you already wear glasses which is the best way to have anti glare? already on your glasses from opticians? (Expensive) wear a second pair on top of your own glasses (dangerous) or wear prescription sunglasses?
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Post by noustie on Feb 7, 2024 12:38:14 GMT
It’s an absolute nightmare – by the time my vision’s cleared from getting blindingly flashed either Sandra’s got her knickers back on and is climbing out the back of a Citroen Berlingo or; I’m at the back of the queue left holding the dogs trying to bang out a wank whilst they stare and bark at me judgmentally.
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Post by redstriper on Feb 7, 2024 13:17:57 GMT
It’s an absolute nightmare – by the time my vision’s cleared from getting blindingly flashed either Sandra’s got her knickers back on and is climbing out the back of a Citroen Berlingo or; I’m at the back of the queue left holding the dogs trying to bang out a wank whilst they stare and bark at me judgmentally. You need a pair of "Collymore doubles", specially designed for the night driving/diving professional. The added bonus is you can shoot accurately from 30 yards in them, and nobody can recognise you in a line up.
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Post by str8outtahampton on Feb 7, 2024 16:22:18 GMT
It’s an absolute nightmare – by the time my vision’s cleared from getting blindingly flashed either Sandra’s got her knickers back on and is climbing out the back of a Citroen Berlingo or; I’m at the back of the queue left holding the dogs trying to bang out a wank whilst they stare and bark at me judgmentally. Made me laugh out loud. And jeez, do I need cheering up at the moment. Many thanks.
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Post by xchpotter on Feb 7, 2024 18:44:50 GMT
They are certainly brighter, but it would help if drivers understood all of the buttons on their cars and used their headlamp height adjustment. Most cars have this now and allows you to lower the beam so that it doesn’t cause unnecessary dazzle. This winds me up and is just sheer ignorance when they come stonking up behind you and flood your car and rear view mirror with bright, white light. Another pet hate with headlamps is the assholes who stop and park offside to kerb with their headlamps on dazzling drivers coming towards them. Again just ignorance of the impact on others…just put your lights on position mode and stop dazzling everyone as cars on UK roads have lights adjusted to veer towards the near side, so if you park off side to kerb with lights on you dazzle directly cars coming towards you.
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Post by NassauDave on Feb 7, 2024 23:35:37 GMT
It's not just car headlights - some of the LED bike lights around are blinding. Revved up like a deuce 🎶
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Post by str8outtahampton on Feb 8, 2024 9:32:46 GMT
It's not just car headlights - some of the LED bike lights around are blinding. Revved up like a deuce 🎶 Because the night (belongs to selfish drivers) 🎶
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