New TRL study provides headlamp glare insight

A study by TRL presents findings showing both measurable on-road effects from bright headlamps, and how glare from these affects drivers. In response to growing concern around the perceived dangers from bright headlamps, the Department for Transport (DfT) funded an innovative study into the subject. The research project combined on-road data collection with a national […]

RAC study: 88% of drivers dazzled by oncoming headlights

Nine-in-10 drivers (89%) think some or most car headlights on the UK’s roads are too bright, with an overwhelming majority of these (88%) saying they get dazzled by them while driving, a new RAC study of 2,700 drivers’ views has suggested.​The problem of glare from headlights appears to be getting worse with 63% of drivers who get […]

Quarter of drivers affected by bright headlights drive less at night as a result

A quarter of drivers who find vehicle headlights too bright are driving less at night as a result, while 22% say they wish they could, a major new study on headlight glare from the RAC suggests. The study into motorists’ views on the issue reveal that three-quarters (75%) of those questioned who drive less do […]

Ford developing headlights that track driver’s eyes

Ford filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for headlights that follow the direction of the driver’s eyes. The application, filed in early 2023, has just been published. The application explains how a system in which headlamps are oriented according to the driver’s gaze would work. Ford says it could […]

RAC calls headlight glare action as drivers say problem getting worse

The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research suggested 85% of those affected believe the problem is getting worse. An RAC survey of 2,000 drivers found a huge nine-in-ten (89%) think at least some headlights on cars on the road today are […]