Abstract:THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GLARE-OBSCURING GLASSES ON NIGHTTIME DRIVING PERFORMANCE by Heath T. Friedland Currently no driver-aid system effectively addresses glare-reduction for oncoming headlights. Glare at night has the ability to decrease our visual acuity and cause discomfort or pain. This decreased visual ability constitutes an increased risk for driver error and a potential roadway safety hazard. The severity of these detrimental effects has previously been shown to increase with driver age and is thought to … Show more
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