Many female drivers report feeling uncomfortable when they encounter these whiter, more directional lights, especially after a long day or when driving in the rain.
The main problem? Concentrated light that can surprise and momentarily saturate the vision.
A single second is enough to lose your bearings, a bit like when you go from a dark room to a brightly lit aisle in a shop.
The result: a feeling of blurriness, hesitation, sometimes even the need to slow down to regain visual comfort.
When the height of the lights changes everything
It’s not so much a question of power as of inclination.
The good news is that this parameter is easily checked and corrected. During vehicle inspections, the headlight alignment is systematically examined, as an angle that is too high can obstruct other road users, while an angle that is too low reduces the driver’s visibility.
Even without a visit to an auto center, certain everyday situations—such as rear passengers or a loaded trunk—can alter the beam height. On many cars, a simple manual adjustment restores optimal lighting.
