According to a recent survey, many drivers think headlights are so bright they run the risk of causing accidents. As a result, some older drivers avoid driving at night.
After its own survey revealed that over four out of five (85%) drivers who were affected by headlight glare said the issue is getting worse, the RAC demanded an independent investigation into the matter.
The manufacturer claims that because LED headlights produce a more intense and focused beam than conventional halogen bulbs, headlights on modern cars appear brighter.
Although the LED enhances a driver’s vision, other road users may suffer as a result.
Incorrect headlight alignment and the rise in the number of vehicles, particularly SUVs, that are parked higher on the road are two more possible contributing factors.
According to a survey of 2,000 drivers in the UK, 89% of them feel that some car headlights are too bright.
Many older drivers said in the survey that they avoid driving at night because of the problem, with 64% of respondents believing headlights are so bright they run the risk of causing accidents.
Since 2013, dazzling headlights have been a contributing factor in an average of 280 collisions on British roads annually, according to government figures.
Six of these resulted in a fatality each year.
