Why would cars leave their lights on? So annoying...

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Apparently they think they're horizontal lampposts now, seriously... society is screwed up when at 5am they can blare very bright lights in people's eyes for tens of minutes. And they weren't defrosting, as it wasn't that cold, but "hey, since we can afford to let's blind any passerby!" - can't think of a better excuse. One can only exercise early in the morning, since the day provides a monstrous amount of obstacles, but oh, if one even dares to go out as late as 5am, there we go, unable to go back lest one is blinded...

Its pitch black out at five am (when I hafta be at work often). At least it is where I live.

And even if it were midsummer when it starts to be twilight at five am you are still expected (and in someplaces required by law) to have your headlights on. Don't have be on high beams, but have them on.

So I don't know what you are complaining about.

And besides this topic has nothing to do with autism (general, or otherwise) so it doesn't even belong here. Should be moved to "Random Discussion", or like that.

FYI...

Many modern-day vehicles are designed to keep the headlights on while the engine is running.

Some drivers may switch them on when it's dark out and don't switch them off until they arrive at their destinations.

Some drivers may switch them on anyway to make their vehicles more visible to other drivers.

Some governmental bodies may have passed laws requiring headlights to be on in foggy, rainy, and snowy conditions.

The more you know, the more you grow!

And drivers need their headlights to see you (and your reflective vest, if you're smart enough to wear one)when its THAT early.

I take it that you're a jogger. Would you rather they hit you while you jog?

Come to think of it, why would anyone be jogging in the road when it's dark in the first place?

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headlights have definitely gotten brighter over the years. halogen, xenon, LED, laser, it's good technology but in a group the light can be sometimes overwhelming, and as SUVs and other high vehicles get more popular (and people lift their trucks without reaiming the headlights) you end up with people in older or lower cars getting absolutely blinded. regular headlights (low beams) should normally point slightly down, not straight ahead.

most cars are required now to have "running lights", to be on at all times while the car is running even during rhe day. my 1999 lexus has this but many cars newer than it don't. sometimes these running lights are so bright by themselves that people forget to turn on their actual headlights as dusk comes.

The headlights in my car are automatic so I just let them go on or off whenever they want.
However, it sounds like your complaint is about vehicles parked with their lights on, that is weird. My lights stay on after I get out of the car to provide safety when walking from the car to the door but only for about 10 seconds.

Yes it does have to do with autism. If you don't have the symptom of light sensitivity, consider yourself lucky!

Ugh it's just so awful and annoying and bright these days. I'm sorry you had to deal with those cars.

I can't go out for a meal tonight with mum because every single vegan restaurant has flashing or bright lights and candles on the table, even though it's not Christmas anymore. And to get anywhere by foot, we had to deal with people who had flashing LED lights on their bikes. I have a headache just from the walk there.

So we can see the road and other cars and people and not hit them. Plus it's the law to have your lights on when it is raining out or when the clouds are making it dark because of the time of day and lack of sun light. It makes cars notice you more.

Are you referring to daytime running lights (DRLs) as opposed to headlights?

Here in the UK DRLs became mandatory for all new vehicles around about 2011. They are far brighter than headlights. They come on automatically when the engine is started so if people don't drive off straight away they will still be on. They are designed to make the vehicle more visible to other road users in daylight rather than to provide illumination for the driver's benefit. Personally I think they are too bright. Because they are so bright they are designed to switch off automatically when the headlights are switched on so they shouldn't be in use at night.

Headlights are supposed to be angled down and slightly to the left (UK), or the right if you drive on the right.

There is nothing more annoying than a car parked (with it's lights on) on the left (or right; see above) facing oncoming traffic. That slight angle to the left/right means approaching traffic is dazzled by the lights.......