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According to a survey by UK motoring organization RAC, two-thirds of drivers are dazzled by modern headlights, which are much brighter due to LED technology. Many say that they are blinded even when the lights are dipped, and that it takes up to five seconds before they can see clearly again. The Department of Transportation is investigating.
"Headlight technology has advanced considerably in recent years, but while that may be better for the drivers of those particular vehicles, it is presenting an unwanted, new road safety risk for anyone driving towards them or even trying to pull out at a junction." The complaints have led the Department for Transport to set up a United Nations working group to find out why more drivers feel headlights have become overly bright.
"Headlight technology has advanced considerably in recent years, but while that may be better for the drivers of those particular vehicles, it is presenting an unwanted, new road safety risk for anyone driving towards them or even trying to pull out at a junction." The complaints have led the Department for Transport to set up a United Nations working group to find out why more drivers feel headlights have become overly bright.