This is why car headlights have changed from yellow to white as more people complain about being blinded

It’s no secret that car headlights have changed over the years, but have you ever wondered why they seem brighter than ever before? Well, look no further for your lightbulb moment.

Cars are evolving at a rapid rate, with all kinds of technology being developed to make cars safer.

From lightbars to new lightbulbs, all headlights look different.

However, there’s a simple reason why people feel like they’re getting blinded by the lights, and you’ll kick yourself when you realize.

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Headlights keep you safe when driving at night

Driving at night and in difficult weather conditions is often many drivers’ worst nightmare.

In fact, some cars have headlights that are so bright that now 1-in-4 drivers are avoiding driving at night, full stop.

Well, the answer is simple.

The main reason that headlights have switched from a yellow color to an almost bluish white is the use of LEDs by many car manufacturers

LEDs have taken over from halogens, which were the type of bulbs that were previously used in cars.

So, why the LEDs, you ask?

Well, when driving in the dark, our eyes actually heavily rely on special parts of the eyes called rod cells, and these cells respond better to LEDs.

So, while you think your eyes may be damaged from how bright some vehicles’ headlights are, they’re actually helping your eyes to see better and keeping you safe when driving in the dark.

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LEDs are obviously brighter than halogens and even more energy efficient, with some reports suggesting they are up to 80 percent more efficient altogether.

The increased brightness can also help to map out the road in front of you more efficiently, and the lights are even less prone to being damaged by vibrations from the car, too.

We should also note that the reason why some car headlights seem brighter than others is that new pickups and SUVs have higher headlight placement, meaning the headlights often fall in line with drivers’ eyes.

Over in Europe, adaptive headlights have been used for a while, and according to CBS AAA research, they illuminate the road 86 percent better, without a glare.

They do this by making as many as 5,000 adjustments per second, meaning no direct beams are in fellow drivers’ faces.

These lights have been legal in the US as of 2022, allowing high and low beams to combine.

However, strict, unique US testing standards mean automakers must re-engineer systems for the American market, which has prevented them being widely adopted. 

It’s been a long wait, but hey, LEDS mean we can see better and therefore drive better, so it’s not all bad.

Now, that’s what we call a lightbulb moment.

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