Unpublished Newswire

Today’s automotive headlights are brighter than ever, and they definitely make it easier for today’s drivers to navigate pitch-black roads. However, in the darkest of nights, they might work a little too well. Oncoming drivers think they are way too bright, and the mountain of recent complaints back it up. Are you among that growing crowd? What should be done to rectify this issue? Kristy Cameron chats with Dr. Ralph Chou in Hour 3. He is a Professor Emeritus in Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Waterloo, and he is also the editor-in-chief of the Canadian...

Technology in vehicle headlights has advanced in recent years, allowing drivers to see the roads better at night. However, there is a big drawback. Oncoming drivers could be blinded by the light they generate. And to nobody’s surprise, complaints are going up, which has triggered a new survey from Transport Canada. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Daniel Stern in Hour 1. He is a Vancouver-based vehicle lighting and regulation expert. Later in the program, we check in with Julie Beun, the Managing Director of Communications and Public Relations for CAA North and East Ontario....