Blinded by the Light, Headlights that is !

[Heel n Toe]

Originally Posted by 74-911

Daniel,
I think we were all taught that but when I said semi-rural I'm talking narrow roads and some of them have no white lines period, not on the side or middle...

You can still make sure you're looking at the right side edge of your side of the road.

There's a subconscious urge to look directly at the offending brights because it's perceived as a threat, and we are instictively driven to not take our eyes off danger.

But if you fight that urge and look at the right side (as close to your car as you need in order to proceed... even if you need to drop to 20 MPH below the limit until the other vehicle passes)... you will experience less "bright blindness."

And if you need to turn your high beams on to see, go ahead. It's survival.

If after all this, the other vehicle comes into your lane and shoves you into the ditch... well, it was probably gonna happen anyway.

But if you make sure you're not unconsciously staring at the brights, they won't be hitting the center of your retina and you will be able to proceed safely.

[gsxrken]

Is there an eye doctor here on OT? I'd be curious about the science of why aging eyes get blinded more easily. Funny how we need more light to read by, but are more sensitive to oncoming headlights. No doubt headlights are brighter and more intense and as some said even the brake & tail lights are offensive on many cars these days.

[Borders Reivers]

Motion Blindness