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Re:Driving in America Is Headlight Hell by synergy7 on Thursday June 11, 2026 @12:08PM (#48492277)
If you think this is bad, try walking alongside a small road after dark. Some of the oncoming lights are blinding even from a few blocks away.
Re:Driving in America Is Headlight Hell by creaturemachine on Thursday June 11, 2026 @12:59PM (#48492974)
That was me, sorry. My car has automatic high-beams that only turn down for other vehicles.
Re:Driving in America Is Headlight Hell by lifestyleguru on Thursday June 11, 2026 @01:20PM (#48493321)
I'm ecstatic every time I'm blinded by laser strong strobing light from the approaching vehicle, especially in the pitch dark country side. Thank you.
Re:Driving in America Is Headlight Hell by SkyPuncher on Thursday June 11, 2026 @02:20PM (#48494352)
As someone who often drives pitch dark country sides, you'd be surprised how hard it is to see people on the side of the road at night. Those blinding lights make a huge difference between you blending into the dark background and seeing you early enough to react (if needed).
Re:Driving in America Is Headlight Hell by creaturemachine on Thursday June 11, 2026 @03:09PM (#48495013)
True, but once you can see the whites in their eyes it would be nice if the beams lowered.