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More than Half of Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare, AAA Says

On Tuesday, a new AAA survey revealed that 6 in 10 drivers struggle with headlight glare while driving after dark, with nearly three-quarters of those affected reporting the problem has worsened over the past decade.
Headlight technologies and taller vehicle designs are driving the issue, according to Greg Brannon, director of automotive engineering and research at AAA, creating new challenges despite safety-focused design intentions.
Most drivers cite oncoming headlights as their primary concern, with 92% identifying it as a top issue particularly on two-lane roads; 70% of drivers wearing prescription glasses report more glare than those without.
Dr. Daniel Liebman of Mass Eye and Ear suggests avoiding direct staring into headlights and looking slightly down and to the side to prevent sudden blinding effects while driving at night.
While adaptive driving beam headlights are now permitted in the U.S., they are not yet available in mainstream vehicles; the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found glare is implicated in only a small fraction of nighttime crashes.

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