IMO part of the problem is unlit freeways: technically, people ought to be using their high beams on those roads because the speed limits are too high to have time to react with the short reach of regular beams, but they can’t do so in practice because of blinding the other drivers around them. The only good solutions are lowering speed limits or pulling a Belgium and lighting the entire road network.
East coast? Plenty of light, mostly, because it is lit, and so many other cars you can easily see them.
I70, anywhere, same thing - so busy you’re never alone.
I’ve rarely had this concern, and I’ve driven all over the country. I’ve occasionally thrown my high beams on, but modern headlights are already so much better than good old incandescents that it’s a minor thing.
Plus, to quote one of my favorite characters “Honey, I never drive faster than I can see”.
IMO part of the problem is unlit freeways: technically, people ought to be using their high beams on those roads because the speed limits are too high to have time to react with the short reach of regular beams, but they can’t do so in practice because of blinding the other drivers around them. The only good solutions are lowering speed limits or pulling a Belgium and lighting the entire road network.
Depends on where you are.
East coast? Plenty of light, mostly, because it is lit, and so many other cars you can easily see them.
I70, anywhere, same thing - so busy you’re never alone.
I’ve rarely had this concern, and I’ve driven all over the country. I’ve occasionally thrown my high beams on, but modern headlights are already so much better than good old incandescents that it’s a minor thing.
Plus, to quote one of my favorite characters “Honey, I never drive faster than I can see”.
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