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Car Headlights: Safety for Drivers vs. Oncoming Traffic?

2/19/2026

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Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, says glare from car headlights remains a concern despite extensive research by manufacturers.
Williams questions why there were no warnings about glare from car headlights.
Williams notes that carmakers prioritized providing drivers with optimal nighttime visibility over the impact on oncoming traffic.
This raises questions about the balance between driver safety and the safety of other road users.

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Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, says glare from car headlights remains a concern despite extensive research by manufacturers.
Williams questions why there were no warnings about glare from car headlights.
Williams notes that carmakers prioritized providing drivers with optimal nighttime visibility over the impact on oncoming traffic.
This raises questions about the balance between driver safety and the safety of other road users.