Same thing I've always thought. They don't blind me, so why do I blind them.
Out of habit I usually lower my beams, but not always. Most times, we just
pass in the night and nothing happens. Occasionally, some trucker with a
spotlight feels the need to shine a supernova in my face, just so that he
can feel better. Happened to me when I went to get my car and was trekking
back home at 3 a.m. And my brights weren't even on! The trailer/car in back
was pulling my back end down, making my low beams look like highs. Never
have understood why, when others feel you have put them out, that they then
put their brights on. Just blinds both of you, and I can't help but think
raise the danger level exponentially. But maybe they take solace when the
ambulance comes to scrape both of you off the pavement that they "really
showed that @#$%@#$!"
just my .02 worth.
Bryan
bdstinocher@sewsus.com
502-782-7397 xt. 2284
68 TR 250 CD 5853 L
----Original Message-----
From: Linda Long (IM) [SMTP:LLong@Kollmorgen.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 1998 7:00 PM
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Subject: TR headlights - the sequel
Listers,
A big thanks you to all the replies to my query regarding new lights
for
my TR4. Wasn't that exchange of opinions fun ;-).
The discussion on bright, improperly aim headlights on approaching
traffic got me thinking about a human behavior I've tried hard to
understand. Mark this one up under "inquisitive minds need to know"
Here goes....why does INTERSTATE (i.e. divided highway) approaching
traffic (that is, those traveling in the opposite direction) feel
compelled to flash me when I have my bright lights on? I believe
the
law in most states is that in this situation one is not obligated to
lower their beams. They can't be flashing because my lights are
blinding them...remember it's divided and separated with a rather
wide
grassy median. When the situation is reversed I think to
myself..."oh
their brights are on, but hey they aren't in my face and I have no
reason to look over there anyway, live long and prosper." Are they
just
trying to be friendly and remind me of something I already know. Are
they trying to impose their will on me 'cause they think one
shouldn't
be allowed the benefits of bright lights when others are on their
highway?
Other thoughts
Tom Long
64TR4
68TR250
76TR6
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