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by WirelessGigabit 1046 days ago
Even that wouldn't help here. The headlight illuminate straight, not wide (as to not blind oncoming traffic).

This person on the bike stepped in from the side.

That said, DOT headlights are significantly worse than ECE headlights when it comes to illuminating the road in a way that I am comfortable. Even with high-beams on the throw of the light for DOT lights is significantly less than for ECE.

And I've driven the same car with the same lights on both continents (BMW 3-series w/ LED).