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US Adaptive Headlights: Finally Legal and Revolutionizing Night Driving
For decades, American drivers have been at a disadvantage compared to their European counterparts when it comes to one crucial safety feature: headlights. While "Adaptive Driving Beams" (ADB) have been standard elsewhere, they were effectively banned by outdated US regulations. This has now changed. With the new rules from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), adaptive headlights are finally legal in the United States, marking a new era for nighttime road safety.
So, what are they? Adaptive headlights are advanced systems that automatically adjust the headlight beam pattern to illuminate the road without blinding other drivers. Using cameras, sensors, and often complex LED arrays, these headlights can "see" oncoming cars or vehicles ahead. Instead of simply dipping from high to low beams, they selectively dim only the specific segments of the beam that would cause glare, while keeping the rest of the road on high beam. This means you…