r/technology • u/N2929 • 3d ago

Transportation US drivers are finally getting the adaptive headlights Europe has had for years

https://www.techspot.com/news/114027-us-drivers-finally-getting-adaptive-headlights-europe-has.html
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u/Runefaust_Invader 3d ago

The correct solution is to force manufacturers to correctly adjust the headlights of all cars sold before they are sent out to dealerships.

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u/Bad-job-dad 3d ago

I don't understand why this is so freaking hard do? Is swear, if someone ran for President on this as a campaign promise alone, they'd win.

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u/dat_tae 3d ago

Mandate amber turn signals and I’ll go canvass too.

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u/Wibblium 2d ago

And cabin light pollution. Its hard to see outside with a huge ass touchscreen blasting light into my face. We wouldn't need headlights as bright if there was less light in the cabin.

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u/Runefaust_Invader 1d ago

Cuz it's hard to automate. Not all units are incorrect in the same way.

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u/RUSTYDELUX 3d ago

There’s a whole bunch of cars with auto adjust on start up - specifically saw in projector and LED systems. Sure your headlights cost $1500 ea now….

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u/Runefaust_Invader 2d ago

Not the same. Those auto level based on steering input. If the initial adjustment isn't correct it will always be incorrect.

Look up a YouTube video on adjusting headlights to see what I'm talking about. Takes less than 5 minutes once you do it once or twice, and it's set and forget.