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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Is it me, or are headlights on vehicles shining brighter than in the past? Turns out it’s not just you.
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Research from the AAA found six in ten drivers say headlight glare is a problem after dark, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade. AAA said more and more drivers are reporting frustration and concern about blinding headlights and the glare they give off.
CBS 17 reporter Judith Retana has received several emails from drivers to say headlights on the road are a problem for them.
The biggest reason those beams are brighter is the switch from halogen to LED lights on modern vehicles.
“LED lights, that extended the view, so if you were a motorist and you’re traveling, the old halogen lights didn’t give you as far visibility as the LED lights do,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson for AAA Carolinas. “So, that was a reason why that change happened. But now, we’re seeing that folks are on the other end, on the receiving end, saying that they’re experiencing more glare.”
Wright said those LED lights give off a blue hue, adding to the comfort for drivers on the receiving end.
With more people buying taller, larger vehicles, those lights often end up at eye level for drivers.
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There are some things you can do to help yourself, like keeping your eyeglasses clean if you wear them and keeping your windshields free of gunk to avoid additional glare.
Wright also recommends making sure your vehicle lights are well-maintained and aligned.
You should avoid the “moth effect” of looking directly into the light, too.
More drivers on the road for Memorial Day weekend means more bright headlights on the road.
“A lot of folks want to leave late at night or very, very early in the morning – it’s still dark,” Wright advised. “Make sure that you’re keeping your eyes on the road and you’re not following that moth effect.”
There is technology in use in Europe that allows vehicles to auto-adjust headlight brightness, but it’s not taking off in the U.S. just yet. It means those bright lights are here to stay, at least for now.
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