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by synergy7 5 days ago
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.
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That was me, sorry. My car has automatic high-beams that only turn down for other vehicles.
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.
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).
True, but once you can see the whites in their eyes it would be nice if the beams lowered.