Headlight glare is a real problem that current regulations don’t address. A recent AAA study found that six of 10 U.S. drivers believe headlight glare is an issue when driving at night, and about three quarters said the problem has gotten worse in the last decade. Another study backs that up, showing that many cars and trucks produce excessive headlight glare—but are still okay from the feds’ perspective. This study was conducted by eyewear company Overnight Glasses, but the methodology is well judged. Researchers used headlight-testing data on 257 models from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and compared that to vehicle height—because taller vehicles place headlights closer to…
Study Finds Nissan Titan Headlight Glare Is 615% Over IIHS Limit, But Still Not Breaking the Law
