Are car lights getting brighter?
Summary
Motoring editor Geraldine Herbert joins Moncrieff to discuss why modern LED car headlights are increasingly blinding drivers. She explains that while LEDs are more efficient and durable, their intense blue light and higher mounting on SUVs create significant glare for those in lower vehicles. The segment covers the limitations of automatic dip systems and the dangers of misaligned headlights, noting that regulatory changes are unlikely due to the technology's benefits.
Topics discussed
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Introduction: The problem with bright car lights
Why LED headlights replaced halogens
Regulations and the issue of blue light intensity
Impact of SUVs and varying vehicle heights on glare
Listener feedback on night driving difficulties
Advice for drivers: Eye exams and lens options
Practical tips to reduce dazzle (clean windscreen/mirrors)
The danger of momentary blindness
Reliability of automatic dip headlights
Future technology: Matrix and intelligent lighting
UK government reports and lack of regulatory change
Headlight alignment issues and NCT failures
Conclusion and sign-off
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