Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Drivers Frequently Struggle with Glare from Headlights

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In a recent commentary, Dante Bellini Jr. voices growing concerns over the increasingly blinding brightness of LED headlights in modern vehicles. As society shifts from traditional halogen bulbs, which emit around 1,000 lumens, to powerful LED lights that can produce over 4,000 lumens—and even up to 12,000 lumens in some illegal aftermarket models—drivers are feeling the impact of this technological advancement. While improved visibility for drivers on the road is a clear benefit, many find themselves overwhelmed by the glare, particularly larger vehicles equipped with this intense lighting. Bellini urges for solutions and discussions among car manufacturers and organizations like AAA to address this dual-edged issue of safety and comfort on the roads, all while humorously reflecting on the need to wear sunglasses at night.

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