WHY @ Night does it seem like everyone except me is driving with their BRIGHTS on...??

Answer 1

I have this same problem and I didn't used to have it! I finally figured out why this had changed over the last several years. It's due mainly to the newer halogen lights that they now put in most vehicles. They are much brighter than the standard lights that used to be installed into cars. You can be in front of an old truck (whos headlights shine into your car) and they seem ok, but if you have a new truck behind you, your entire car is lit up.

Answer 2

You've noticed that too, huh?

Sometimes it's indeed true, as I will notice both sets of lights on, or the center lights on and if I flash them breifly, they will often go to their low beams.

But I also agree with Shannan's assesment.

I drive a Chevy Malibu. I recently went from a 2003 to a 2007 and the lights are considerably brighter. I noticed it right away. I have also noticed that when you engage the high beams, the low beams stay on! The car currently has less then 3000 miles on it and I get "flashed" all the time because people think my brights are on. They are not, it's just the new brighter bulbs the manufacturers are using. I even checked with the dealer to confirm this and make sure my lights are adjusted properly.

Occasionally, when I get flashed, I'll "flash them back", briefly, just to let them know I'm not a doofus.

Answer 3

One thing not mentioned. Are you nearsighted? Some people - myself included - who are near sighted have problems with bright lights. Also low dim light as in the evening which may make your headlights seem to be not working. It gets worse as you age. Some people call it night blindness. Just try to avoid driving at night and if you must then try to look away when cars come towards you.

Answer 4

It is illegal in most states to blind other drivers with your
(inconsiderate) use of high beams. In my state the law
says that during the times headlights are required, no driver
shall use high beam headlights nearer than 500 feet of
parallel traffic. Personally, I think 1000' would be better and
I wish the state police would start enforcing this law. Lots of
people are excessively light-sensitive, including people with
blue eyes, past head trauma, old back injuries, and lasik
patients just to name a few. Driving lights are nearly as bad.
C'mon people, dim your lights! If you have trouble seeing at
night, aim your headlights to the right or just stay home!

Answer 5

Some of them are breaking the law by using the high beams when too close to other traffic though a lot of them probably are on low beam.

Some of them might just be badly adjusted, modern headlights give better illumination than older ones with less glare to other road users but that requires that they be adjusted properly, when they aren't adjusted properly they can be really bad (and unroadworthy in most places).

Answer 6

If you think they are driving with their brights on just flash them to let them know to switch them to the low beam. It's usually not a problem.

(dont show your boobies jk)

Answer 7

Do you have a small car? Maybe a sedan? If you are in a smaller car then sometimes larger cars, when at a certain angle, appear to have their brights on.

Perhaps it's time to purchase a new vehicle. I'd recommend autotrader.com

Answer 8

I drive with my brights on as much as possible because my eyes don't adjust as well to the darkness of night. It helps me see ahead of me, and i feel safer since i can see better.
However, it annoys me sometimes that everyone seems to be doing, too!

Answer 9

cuz they probably are, it always seems that way to me, but i think its because mini vans, trucks, and Suv's are higher up, so you then are eye level with their lights. So they look brighter!