The Intensity of Modern Headlights

Modern headlights, particularly LED headlights, have significantly increased in brightness over the last few years. Traditional halogen bulbs emit around 1,000 lumens, while LED headlights can reach up to 4,000 lumens, leading to a much brighter driving experience. This shift towards brighter headlights is partly driven by the pursuit of higher safety ratings, as brighter lights are believed to improve visibility on the road. However, this increase in brightness comes with the downside of discomfort glare, which has raised concerns about safety for drivers of smaller vehicles who are particularly affected by the bright lights from higher-mounted SUVs and trucks.