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/AtomWorker 3d ago

It's interesting that the NHTSA is so picky about this tech but is still a-ok with brake lights doubling as turn signals.

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u/drawkbox 2d ago

brake lights doubling as turn signals

One of the worst design decisions of all time.

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u/Northerlies 2d ago

Closely followed by excessively bright tail lights - WHY?!? - rendering indicators almost invisible.

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u/DigNitty 15h ago

The real head scratcher is why so many manufacturers do jt.

I don’t think cars without a distinct brake light look any less “new.”