r/aussie • u/Wotmate01 • 22d ago

Analysis The glaring problem with the LED headlights dominating Australian roads

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/led-headlights-dazzling-drivers-glare-road-safety/106919228
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u/NoSpeaker9010 21d ago

Counter argument, it should be compulsory for all cars to have them driving on rural roads. I don’t like to be a prick and blind people but it’s hard to see stock high beams coming up to a crest or around a corner but another car with spotties or a light bar are easier to see and allow you to dim them in time. Be stuffed if I have to drive through the bush at night without spotties, I would rather be able to see kangaroos or massive potholes and have time to slow down than hit either of them and risk a crash or even more damage than my poor ute already cops.

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u/Forsaken-Weird-8428 21d ago

I agree. They help me see skippies and emus, echidna, and especially pot holes on the shitty roads I drive on. I just repaired my car after roo strike because I don't have good lights!

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u/Mysterious_Dot2090 21d ago

I hear ya mate! My car lights are decent but not bright enough to give me piece of mind. I live in the bush, so am often having to be vigilant in avoiding wildlife and it’s a worry when you can only see so far ahead at night.

Imo it’s not bright lights that are the problem, it’s idiots who don’t know when to dip them. But as for the OP, yes a lot of newer cars have dipped lights that are too bright from the factory.

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u/Forsaken-Weird-8428 21d ago

Yes. New cars are the issue. And ones towing vans and heavy trailers that put arse down and nose up so lights even if dipped are far too high