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Drivers are being urged to take more care when on the roads this week amid a "worrying" issue which is to be investigated by the Government. Darker nights will mean a greater risk of motorists being dazzled by "blinding" headlights from newer cars. Four in five motorists revealed they were worried about bright headlights on the roads in a new survey by the RAC. READ MORE: Midlands drivers handed speeding fines while doing less than 30mph Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here And with the clocks having now gone back and November starting on Saturday, the nights are now darker much earlier. It means motorists will be spending a lot more time driving in the dark. Experts fear bright headlights are leading to more crashes on the roads. The Government is planning to launch a review into how the issue can be addressed, it has emerged. It has become an increasing problem on the roads over recent years, with more modern, and often larger, vehicles fitted with brighter headlights. RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis said: “Unfortunately, for a lot of drivers the annual onset of darker evenings coincides with another unwelcome arrival – that of overly-bright headlights that they believe make driving more difficult due to dazzle and discomfort. “While most of us have no choice other than to adapt to driving at night more often as the clocks go back, the fact headlight glare is the leading cause of nervousness underlines it’s a problem that needs tackling. "At the same time, it’s important to remember that brighter headlights can give drivers a better view of the road ahead – so there’s a balance to be struck. “We look forward to the publication of the Government’s report and hope that it helps explain why so many drivers report struggling to cope with dazzling headlights – whether that’s due to changes in technology, the fact more of us than ever are driving vehicles that sit higher on the road, or for some other reason. "We also hope it comes with recommendations that lead to road users feeling safer behind the wheel at night.”
