High Beams: How often do you use them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many people have theirs on these days I just decided I would use mine all the time too. So now I use them 100% of the time.

Don’t care how many people it pisses off. You don’t know me and we’ll never meet so I don’t care.

Good luck not getting into a head on collision with someone you blinded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I use mine all the time. Luckily, my car has a feature where they automatically come on and off depending on the amount of ambient light and other cars. It’s genius. All cars should have this.

I've never heard of high beams being automatic before.

My headlights can come on automatically if I set them to, but my high beams are manual.

Back in the 70s (?) I think there were cars that would automatically turn off your high beams when they sensed oncoming headlights. I don't think the feature worked well and I haven't heard of it in a long time.

If I'm much outside the beltway, then I'm probably on a busy interstate. It has been a long time since I turned on my high beams.

Nope, not back in the 70's.

My personal vehicle is a 2016 Ford Explorer and the high beams are manual. I also drive a vehicle at work which is 2023 model. It also requires you to turn on the high beams manually.

[Anonymous]

Rarely to never use them in NoVA.

[Anonymous]

Never. Maybe once in a blue moon when I’m on a dark rural road. I doubt other people are driving around my dense suburb with brights on or getting aftermarket lights. I assume they feel super bright to me because I drive a station wagon and all the SUVs are higher off the ground than me.

[Anonymous]

What models of cars have automatic high beams? Those of you who have them, can you tell us the make and year?

I’ve never heard of this and it sounds like an interesting feature.

[Anonymous]

Looks like nearly all Toyotas have automatic high beams (AHB) as an available feature. These are different from adaptive headlights which may now be legal in the U.S. but require more rule making (regulation).

https://www.hotcars.com/this-is-why-adaptive-headlights-are-now-legal-in-the-us/

This is a bit of an aside, but I feel like its hard to drive a small car anymore. The headlight issue is one reason why -- with taller cars blinding shorter cars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What models of cars have automatic high beams? Those of you who have them, can you tell us the make and year?

I’ve never heard of this and it sounds like an interesting feature.

It's a standard feature on all Subarus, even the base trimline. They are awesome. You can trigger the AHB on or off.

I usually set mine for roadtrips where we are going to the mountains or in the countryside. I never drive with AHB activated in the city - it's not necessary.

-DC Owner of a 2019 Outback with AHBs