CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — As cars become more and more modern, some headlight technologies have proved to be too bright for a large group of drivers in the United States.
In a new survey conducted by AAA, 6 out of 10 drivers said that glare from headlights is a problem that has only worsened within the last decade.
Some of these growing factors can be pointed toward taller vehicle designs and newer technologies, but it could also be based on how well you see with your own two eyes.
According to AAA, drivers who wear prescription glasses experience more glare than those who don’t, pickup truck drivers are less likely to report glare than drivers of other vehicle types, and female drivers have reported more glare than male drivers.
While there are no perfect solutions to fixing glare, there are ways to help limit the amount of light you’re taking in while driving. In an interview with AAA Director of Public Affairs, Jim Garrity, he gave some tips on how to avoid any glaring issues.
“You need to keep your eyes on the road so that you’re driving safe, but adverting your eyes away from the those headlights. On the other side of that, when you’re driving its always been important to not have your high beams on when you’re coming across a car and maybe even more so now with the headlight technology changing over the years,” Garrity said.
The State of West Virginia requires headlights to be on from sunset to sunrise, during fog, rain or when visibility is less than 500 feet.
This survey was completed in February of 2026 by conducting interviews with 1,092 U.S. adults.
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