Close Menu
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Relationships
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Celebrity Kids
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
GistFestGistFest
  • Entertainment

    Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

    June 5, 2025

    Taylor Swift Celebrates Masters Victory with Selena Gomez During NYC Dinner Night Out

    June 4, 2025

    JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Are Officially a Couple

    June 4, 2025

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025
  • Lifestyle

    Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

    June 5, 2025

    Taylor Swift Celebrates Masters Victory with Selena Gomez During NYC Dinner Night Out

    June 4, 2025

    JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Are Officially a Couple

    June 4, 2025

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025
  • Relationships

    Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

    June 5, 2025

    Taylor Swift Celebrates Masters Victory with Selena Gomez During NYC Dinner Night Out

    June 4, 2025

    JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Are Officially a Couple

    June 4, 2025

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025
  • Tips & Tricks

    Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

    June 5, 2025

    Taylor Swift Celebrates Masters Victory with Selena Gomez During NYC Dinner Night Out

    June 4, 2025

    JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Are Officially a Couple

    June 4, 2025

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025
  • Celebrity Kids

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Shares Her and Partner, Anna Blundell’s Plans for Valentine’s Day

    February 14, 2025

    Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s Son’s Name Revealed

    January 12, 2025

    Travis Barker Daughter, Alabama Barker Hospitalized for Nicotine Withdrawal After Quitting Vaping

    January 2, 2025

    Who Are Madonna’s Children? Everything You Need To Know About Them

    December 10, 2024
Subscribe
GistFestGistFest
Home » Americans Lament High Beam Headlights, Say It’s Blinding Drivers
News

Americans Lament High Beam Headlights, Say It’s Blinding Drivers

KharisBy KharisFebruary 17, 20244 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
Source: Fleet Management Weekly
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
High Beam Headlights
Source: Fleet Management Weekly

Picture a world where your car’s headlights adjust dynamically, illuminating the road ahead without blinding oncoming drivers. This technology is a reality in regions like Europe and Asia with adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights. These headlights are designed to shape light beams precisely, avoiding glare while providing enhanced visibility. Unfortunately, ADB headlights have yet to make their mark in the United States.

Automatic high beams, a common feature in US cars, offer a partial solution by switching between high and low beams based on detected vehicles. However, relying solely on low beams limits visibility, posing safety risks. Despite the anticipation sparked by US auto safety regulations enacted in 2022, intended to pave the way for ADB headlights, their implementation faces significant hurdles.

The complexity arises from divergent regulatory standards between the US and other countries. While ADB technology has thrived elsewhere for years, US regulations have lagged behind. Even though luxury cars equipped with ADB-enabled headlights are sold in the US, regulatory constraints prevent their adaptive functionalities from being activated. This discrepancy underscores the need for regulatory reform to align with global standards.

The issue lies in the stringent requirements imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These regulations demand rapid response times from ADB headlights to avoid glare, surpassing international benchmarks. Additionally, concerns about potential glare have led to overly cautious regulations prioritizing glare reduction over maximizing visibility.

ALSO READ: Authorities Record 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Off Florida Coast in Atlantic Ocean

Industry experts argue that the regulations overlook the potential safety benefits of ADB headlights, which optimize visibility while minimizing glare. The limitations imposed on light output hinder the full potential of ADB technology, hindering its widespread adoption in the US. Significant hurdles remain despite calls for regulatory reconsideration from automakers and safety organizations.

Some automakers and safety groups, including Ford, Volkswagen, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, are asking NHTSA to reconsider the regulations to make offering these headlights easier and less costly in the US.

“We wish the regulation and testing would be reconsidered to accept what has already been proven around the world, including Canada, and was informed and supported by [the Society of Automotive Engineers],” Audi, VW’s luxury brand, wrote in a statement provided to CNN. “Many of our cars equipped with matrix design or digital matrix design lighting on US roads today could be turned on to provide greater visibility and less glare, which means safer roads for all.”

POLL — Is Artificial Intelligence a Net Positive or Negative for Mankind?

Safety regulations usually differ somewhat between different global markets. But, since adaptive beam headlights have been in use in other countries for a decade or more, automakers hoped that regulations would allow their introduction in this country without requiring major equipment changes, according to various industry sources.

“We had hoped it would have been a software change, and then it would have been rather quick to get the technology into the market,” said Michael Larsen, Technical Fellow for Exterior Lighting at General Motors and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineer’s lighting committee. “But when everyone started really looking at this complicated regulation, you just couldn’t get there from here.”

ALSO READ: Americans are Addicted to Cars, and It’s Affecting Everything Else

While ADB headlights promise safer roads and enhanced driving experiences, their integration into the US market hinges on regulatory reforms. Until then, American drivers must wait patiently for the day when high-tech headlights illuminate their journeys with precision and safety.

You Might Also Like:

Will Trump Win His Immunity Fight Now That He Has Gone to the Supreme Court?

Historic Wyoming Ranch Goes Back on Sale for $67 Million

Moscow Judge Convicts American Dad for Abusing Sons in Texas

Critics Accuse Trump of Nepotism for Endorsing Lara Trump as RNC Co-Chair

How Does the Proposed California Wealth Tax Work?

Americans Drivers Headlights United States
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleTikToker Claims Women Shouldn’t Have to Pay Taxes in Viral Video
Next Article Census Bureau Reveals US Diversity is Rapidly Evolving 

Related Posts

Fashion

Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

June 5, 2025
Entertainment

Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

May 30, 2025
Entertainment

Cassie Ventura’s Mom Reportedly Paid Diddy $20K After Threats to Release Private Footage

May 23, 2025
Latest Posts

Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

June 5, 2025

Taylor Swift Celebrates Masters Victory with Selena Gomez During NYC Dinner Night Out

June 4, 2025

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Are Officially a Couple

June 4, 2025

Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

June 3, 2025

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

June 2, 2025

Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

May 30, 2025

JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes Romance Gossip Debunked with Single-Word Comment

May 29, 2025

All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Mega Summer Wedding

May 28, 2025
About
About

We’re a news, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is dedicated to giving you quality insight on the latest lifestyle news, movie and TV news, celebrity news and lots more.

Contact us: [email protected]

MOST POPULAR

Jennifer Rauchet: Inside the Life of Pete Hegseth’s Wife

August 30, 2023

Alina Nikitina: Everything We Know About the Russian Model

October 4, 2023

Amanda Kate Lambert: Meet Nancy Sinatra’s Daughter

August 30, 2023

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox!

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
© 2025 GistFest. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.