Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright

Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by jonasdegendt on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @09:29AM (#45966542)

It's much worse in America, in my experience. Much more deviation in cars/sedans/trucks on the road, with different road heights each, and MUCH more custom stuff on top.

I'm in Belgium and headlights don't generally bother me too much, but a month in California recently had me going "no wonder everyone has tints here."

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Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by englishrookie on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @09:33AM (#45966623)

I'm in the Netherlands and I DO find it bad. Probably also has to do with my age (early fifties) - your eyes adjust with more difficulty the older you get, it seems.

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Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by johnwalkr on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @05:53PM (#45973372)

I live close to you and I agree it's bad. But trust me, it's way worse in North America (where I also drive annually or so).

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Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by phito on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @09:37AM (#45966709)

I do find it bad in Belgium, mostly on big cars like SUVs. Another reason for me to dislike them. Unfortunately they are getting more and more common.

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