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Originally Posted by ericr
someone mentioned this but it sailed by me: what is the blinding bluish-white headlight, I usually associate them with European motoring machines but that might not be accurate.
there is really no good solution to them. If behind me, I usually slow down to a speed where they tailgate me, at that point the blinding light is no longer reflected in my mirrors.
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That's what I was asking about. It comes down to color temperature. There are actually laws that govern what can be used on the road. A lot of those blue bulbs are sold as "for off road use only."
The chart on this webpage may help:
https://www.xenonpro.com/hid-xenon-t...eadlight-guide
Blue is considered "cool" and yellow is "warm." Those bulbs that are so white that they lean blue really do help you see, but they blind the other drivers. I want a nice bright bulb that is neither too cool, nor too warm, but give a good view of the road in my old 6 volt car.
Ken