Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright

Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by xxpor on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @11:57AM (#45968881)

At least in NA, if you only have the DRLs on, it means your rear lights aren't on.

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Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by LoganDark on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @11:59AM (#45968896)

That's not true for my vehicle, I've checked.

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Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by SoftTalker on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @01:17PM (#45969956)

Not sure why people are not believing you. I have a Volvo and the headlights and taillights are illuminated at all times, even when the headlight switch is "off."

The only thing that turning the headlights "on" does differently is enable high beams.

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Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by hn_acc1 on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @03:19PM (#45971495)

Thanks - I'm ok with that. As also mentioned, I'm NOT when it's a dark car at night with ONLY DRL and no rear lights at all - which I've seen a LOT of lately..

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Re:Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright by snerbles on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @12:47PM (#45969575)

Anecdata around SV: I've seen an uptick in urban night drivers with only their DRLs and no tail lights.

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