On Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:24:33 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Not really. > > http://www.tbo.com/health-lifestyles/ratings-show-most-headlights-putting-drivers-in-the-dark-20160330/ I heard about this on the radio early yesterday. It explains some things I have been noticing, particularly comparing things to the Euro lights on our '82 240D/3.0. > Halogen headlights in the BMW 3 series, the worst-rated models, > illuminated only 128 feet ahead. At that distance, the vehicle couldn’t > be traveling at more than 35 mph and still have time to stop, according > to the study. How could the Feds allow such things? That's really unsafe. > and LED headlights in two pricier Mercedes-Benz models were rated poor. Now that's really disappointing! > Headlights that swivel with the car’s steering to help see around > curves are also becoming more widespread. Shades of the Citroen! There is nothing new under the sun ... > Researchers also evaluated headlights for excessive glare. Now that's something I am noticing as I get older! Mis-adjusted headlights and fog lights on when there is no fog are the bane of my night-time driving. > Zuby said it’s hard for consumers to figure out which vehicles will > provide the safest visibility. He recommended car buyers check the > institute’s ratings at www.iihs.org. Their article is at http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/first-ever-iihs-headlight-ratings-show-most-need-improvement If you are interested in safety ratings, they are at http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
