Dazzling headlights still a glaring danger on Britain's roads

Four out of five drivers say that modern headlights are too bright for winter nights

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Four out of five drivers (82 per cent) are concerned about being dazzled by vehicle headlights as evenings become darker earlier, a new survey has indicated.

The poll of 1,701 regular UK drivers, commissioned by the RAC, also suggested the brightness of some headlights is the most common reason for people feeling nervous when driving in the dark.

The clocks went back an hour on Sunday, resulting in the sun setting earlier each day and more post-work journeys being in darkness.

A Government-commissioned report into headlight glare by consultancy TRL is expected to be published shortly.

Of the 38 per cent of drivers surveyed who said they are nervous about driving in the dark, 75 per cent attributed this to bright headlights from oncoming vehicles.

That is compared with 63 per cent who said it was because spotting hazards is more difficult, while 41 per cent said it is harder to judge the speed of other vehicles.