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In Reply to: Question posted by on xenons (m) on August 13, 2000 at 18:08:59:
1. How much better are xenons than ordinary headlights? I recognize they may improve night vision somewhat - perhaps even substantially. Do you think that the improvement is significant in terms of safety, or that it doesn't matter that much - i.e., that the standard headlights provide enough illumination and the benefits of xenons, even if substantial in absolute terms, don't make the car that much safer?
2. Does anyone have any information on whether xenons are apt to blind on-coming traffic? I know the BMW xenons are supposed to remain pointed more or less at the road; I wonder if they really do this or if they pose essentially the same hazards to on-coming traffic as other manufacturers' xenons.
Thank you in advance for your observations.
They will not blind other drivers as long as they have been properly aimed to start with.
Some approaching drivers "look" directly at these lights - because they are different - and them complain that they are blinded by them. Samew will happen if you look at any lights.
Only time it is worse is if your car is cresting a hill when another is below you - then it is bright - which has always been a problem with any lights.
Are they better? No doubt - but you shoudl try them for yourself.
Take a demo out to a dark country road and see the difference.
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