Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Overwhelmed by Brightness: The Issues Surrounding LED Headlights

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The increasing installation of LED headlights in vehicles is raising safety concerns due to their potential to cause glare and blind other drivers, a stark contrast to the softer illumination of traditional halogen bulbs. As highlighted in recent discussions, LED lights emit a bluer, more intense light that can overwhelm oncoming traffic, especially when combined with misaligned headlights or taller vehicles. While adaptive driving beam (ADB) technology, which adjusts headlight brightness based on conditions, has been available in Europe for years and recently introduced in North America, many cars still feature improperly aligned headlights. Experts advise drivers to adopt defensive driving strategies, such as enhancing dashboard illumination and using anti-glare coatings, to navigate safely amid the growing prevalence of bright headlights on the roads.

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