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[78bex]

I seem to be getting dazzled by the newer built cars just lately 

This video captured from my rear dashcam is a 17 reg Volvo.

   https://youtu.be/tpVyFSnWeNY

It`s late morning & even in the daytime it dazzled my eyes when I looked at it in the mirror.
Do other members notice this or is it time to get my minces tested 

[Doctor Gollum]

Retro fit an auto dimming mirror and worry about something else...

[STEMO]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13143206

[2boxerdogs]

Definitely , some lights on new cars even seem poorly directed as well.

[grifter]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13143206

Well done that guy, hlights far too bright on a lot of cars, you can actually feel a laser focused pain to the back of eye with dazzle from these lights.

[Kevin Wood]

Try driving a vehicle that's a couple of inches lower than the "norm".

Levelling systems on modern SUVs seem to work on the assumption that every other road user subscribes to the fad that is completing the school run in something one rung up the automotive evolutionary ladder from the tractor. 

[TheBoy]

Yes, this was on the news a week or so back.  I think the news item was specific to LED, but the way mainstream media dumb it down so chicks can understand (), it was unclear.

Also, round these parts, it seems to be the law that you have at least one headlight poorly adjusted so its very high. Particularly if you have HIDs.

[aaronjb]

LEDs seem particularly problematic. Presumably, because they have an even sharper beam cut-off than HIDs, manufacturers set them as high as absolutely possible, which means they go from "Perfectly fine" to "My retinas!" with all of ten thou suspension travel..

[TheBoy]

LEDs seem particularly problematic. Presumably, because they have an even sharper beam cut-off than HIDs, manufacturers set them as high as absolutely possible, which means they go from "Perfectly fine" to "My retinas!" with all of ten thou suspension travel..

Look directly into any undiffused superbright LED and you will know that feeling.

[Keith ABS]

 I have suffered for years with light problems as I have particularly sensitive eyes.
My optician has prescribed me clear glasses with anti glare coating for night driving
It helps an awful lot and makes driving bearable now
But, I started with problems from the introduction of projector headlamps
These do direct the halogen light to a more intense beam
As for xenon, unless you view from directly in front, they dazzle
LED,s even worse
Just my experiences

Keith ABS

[TheBoy]

The silly Ford-esque heated screen in the big black Pussy makes everything glare on dark, wet nights.

Its great at clearing frost from the windscreen, but all things considered, I'd rather a normal windscreen.

[STEMO]

I bought myself a pair of yellow-tinted polarised glasses for night driving, but they give me a headache and I look like Bono in them. 

[Kevin Wood]

I bought myself a pair of yellow-tinted polarised glasses for night driving, but they give me a headache and I look like Bono in them. 

[Shackeng]

I bought myself a pair of yellow-tinted polarised glasses for night driving, but they give me a headache and I look like Bono in them. 

Warning: Thread hijack.
Bono at a concert, clapping his hands, "Every time I clap my hands, a baby dies in Africa!"
Heckler " Well stop clapping you stupid bastard!"

[Nick W]

The silly Ford-esque heated screen in the big black Pussy makes everything glare on dark, wet nights.

Its great at clearing frost from the windscreen, but all things considered, I'd rather a normal windscreen.

I've just discovered I can get one for the Metro. And I will, once it's painted. £200 well spent.
All cars should have them.