Is it "impolite" to drive on the highway with hi-beams on? (Poll updated)

[snplow]

Hey RFD,

I was wondering if driving on the highway with hi-beams will blind people the opposing traffic or the cars in front of you on their mirrors? Or do people regularly use high-beams on the highway? I've heard two conflicting sources of info so I thought I would clarify.

[Vickel]

whoops, voted for the wrong one,
thought the poll question was exacally the same as the title,
sorry

[jayisthebest88]

yes it is impolite, Ppl on the other side of the road are blinded.

[sti571]

whoops, voted for the wrong one,
thought the poll question was exacally the same as the title,
sorry

lol me too :)

[15-20_God]

who's the idiot that told you it was a good idea to use high beams in traffic? what was their stupid rationale (or lack thereof) behind this?

[MrDisco]

impolite? it's down right stupid.

[mystical2003]

whoops, voted for the wrong one,
thought the poll question was exacally the same as the title,
sorry

I did the same thing, time to change the poll to match the title. I am sure there should be less Yes's then there are.

[drucillica]

impolite? it's down right stupid.

and dangerous

[Anessa]

People who do that makes me want to torpedo them for their stupidity.

[CheapScotsman]

and dangerous
and illegal.

[lister]

Yet another Yes vote when it should have been No. Bad OP!

Driving with highbeams on anytime traffic is coming at you or you're behind someone is stupid, dangerous, annoying, impolite and illegal.

[cwb27]

As with the 2 above, it's an offense under the Ontario HTA for failing to lower high beams to oncoming traffic. It'll get you a fine and a good few dermit points.

BTW, your poll question is flawed. Of course you can drive on the highway with high beams, but when there's oncoming traffic you must lower them.

[mattpiloto]

As long as there is no oncoming traffic, yes, it is fine. If there is oncoming traffic, switch to low beams

[DACC]

Impolite and dangerous!!

[eelfliw]

I vote that either the subject line of this thread or the poll question be updated to be in line.

[Carnage]

You shouldn't even have to ask this question.

[blackhawk]

its not rude, its dangerous:!:

high beams blind the drivers on the other side unless its a divided highway

[perplexed_one]

+1 to high beams being dangerous to oncoming traffic.

otherwise ppl use high beams on ppl they tail-gate...

[mingming]

DEFINITELY DANGEROUS!!!

Cars with hi-beams towards me blind me, cars with hi-beams behind me blind me as well through the mirror.

Never use hi-beams unless absolutely necessary, and only for brief moments.

[hooch]

I've only used high beams really late at night when I'm driving on some highway (usually minor highways) when no one else is around. The only other time is that I'll sometimes flash them when I'm trying to signal someone like giving them the right of way, etc.

[eyey123]

I did the same thing, time to change the poll to match the title. I am sure there should be less Yes's then there are.

did the same thing...
is it trying to trick us or s'thing? :twisted:

[i6s1]

I screwed up and voted wrong too.

Impolite, stupid, dangerous, and illegal.

Take the person who thinks this, and go to a remote location. Turn your highbeams on and drive towards them and show them what it does to his night vision.

[MkmBandit]

I did the same thing, time to change the poll to match the title. I am sure there should be less Yes's then there are.

aah FOOK!

[mok86]

**** i voted yes....my bad...i hate hibeamers

[Andro]

voted for wrong choice(YES), because title and question don't match......delete this thread....it's not accurate

[curtis]

And they say first world countries have high education levels...

Hey RFD,

I was wondering if driving on the highway with hi-beams will blind people the opposing traffic or the cars in front of you on their mirrors? Or do people regularly use high-beams on the highway? I've heard two conflicting sources of info so I thought I would clarify.

[rupert]

I only flash my high beams on momentarily if I am driving fast through a dark corner.

[perplexed_one]

aah FOOK!

WTH??

[Menthol]

Hey RFD,

I was wondering if driving on the highway with hi-beams will blind people the opposing traffic or the cars in front of you on their mirrors? Or do people regularly use high-beams on the highway? I've heard two conflicting sources of info so I thought I would clarify.


I really hope you don't have a Driver's Licence. If you're learning, read the other threads that has the words illegal, dangerous, rude, impolite, inconsiderate and stupid.

[Dano76]

I don't want to be "impolite" myself with this answer, but it's a no-brainer.

After a particularly bad day, I was once forced to get out of my car and ask the knucklehead behind me with his high beams on what the problem was. He, like many, do it to p*** you off. Fortunately, this wasn't a mistake on my part (he was shrimp and not a gun toting ganster), and he apologized profusely... the steam coming out of my ears may have had something to do with that.

[teknoluv]

Like many here have already said, it's not really a question of being impolite, it's outright STUPID, and poses danger to both himself and others.

[bubble.tea]

Who's the stupid idiot who phrased the question like NOBODY ELSE ON EARTH would've.

Cuz there's no WAY IN HELL 27 people voted YES it's okay to drive with your HB's on.:lol:

[CHINAdeals]

rofl

I think its FINE to 'flash' ppl your highbeams IF they are 'slow' in the fast lane.

but just a 'flash' is fine..to get their attention

driving with highbeams on is DAMN annoying (unless you are the only one of the road

[kingfencer]

what also bothers me is people driving with white headlights. its distracting.

[abu_sme]

This poll is totally useless. I voted based on the thread title.

[Topher]

I'm the guy who brakes when you tailgate and hi-beam. So far, it's always gotten them to either turn them off, or change lanes. I like to pull up next to someone slow and then match their speed. Just because I'm in front of you, and I can.

And I'm glad to see that many of those yes votes should be no. That makes me feel much better.

[Mulder and Scully]

Hahaha you're one of those vengeful drivers! Mind you, this is different from the road ragers. When I do the same braking and high-beam thing, I never get a response. I hate drivers who don't use their turn signals because that's so obviously dangerous. A lot of drivers also don't realize that they have to use their turn signals any time they're not following a relatively straight path of the road, i.e., turning onto a main street at the exit of an off ramp.

I'm the guy who brakes when you tailgate and hi-beam. So far, it's always gotten them to either turn them off, or change lanes. I like to pull up next to someone slow and then match their speed. Just because I'm in front of you, and I can.

[konfusion666]

Prudes! I don't see a problem with women who choose to skip their bras, driving on the highway... :lol:

[ComputerMonkey]

Crap I just voted for the wrong one too. :evil:

[frogger]

I figure only people of low intelligence and poor common sense would drive on the highway with their high beams on

[TheRaySta]

Ahh OP you got fooled me this time in voting yes but it'll never happen ever again.

[milhouse6]

How anyone can even get a beginner's license without knowing the answer to this question is appalling.

Even more saddening is to read the Ontario Trucking Association's recommendation (http://www.dsao.com/drivingtip.cfm?tipno=11) of lowering within 150m of oncoming traffic, and 60m if approaching from behind.

That being said, if there are no other vehicles within 300m or so USE THEM. The extra reaction time you'll get from the reflection in the eyes of any wildlife you may encounter could save your life.

Lastly, if you have any uncertainties about how to drive at night, I implore you to please simply NOT DRIVE at night at all!

[Webslinger]

Why do I feel as though I just voted on a question designed by a Quebec Sovereigntist?

(and yes, I'm joking)

Perhaps the real point of the poll is to test whether we actually read before answering questions.

[Oni-kun]

why the hell is the question different than title i voted wrong

[D.NGUYEN]

Yes it's impolite, yes it's dangerous and yes it's illegal. I believe you have to turn off your highbeams if you are within 150m of oncoming traffic or coming up behind someone.

[japcutie]

Impolite, annoying, and dangerous!

I, unlike some of you, read the question at the top of the poll before answering. I actually almost voted for "yes"..phew~ (I agree, OP should rephrase poll)

[j3fan]

Hey RFD,

I was wondering if driving on the highway with hi-beams will blind people the opposing traffic or the cars in front of you on their mirrors? Or do people regularly use high-beams on the highway? I've heard two conflicting sources of info so I thought I would clarify.

hi-beams are dangerous for the oncoming traffic and the car in front of you...

[cywhiz]

Use hi-beams when needed, especially in harsh weather conditions...

On highways, I have no problem with people using hi-beams, because everything moves so fast that I couldn't careless...Unlike in the city, the opposing traffic is far away from you so they won't affect you...If you can FEEL the light, it is a sign that either you or the person with the hi-beams on should move to other lanes...

BTW...I HATE THE PEOPLE WHO SUDDENLY BRAKES IN THE HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON (no cars in front of them)! Those are the people that cause the most accidents on the highway!

[milhouse6]

On highways, I have no problem with people using hi-beams, because everything moves so fast that I couldn't careless...Unlike in the city, the opposing traffic is far away from you so they won't affect you...If you can FEEL the light, it is a sign that either you or the person with the hi-beams on should move to other lanes...

While some may have superpowers and can drive without being able to see the road, the hi-beam law is there to ensure us regular folk don't die. Oncoming high beams, even 4 or 5 lanes over, can be quite blinding. Even moreso in bad weather when light reflects and scatters across a windshield.

[seshwan]

don't post a thread title with one question, then a poll rewording the question so that the answers will be opposite, ffs.

[Daemar]

Use hi-beams when needed, especially in harsh weather conditions...

On highways, I have no problem with people using hi-beams, because everything moves so fast that I couldn't careless...Unlike in the city, the opposing traffic is far away from you so they won't affect you...If you can FEEL the light, it is a sign that either you or the person with the hi-beams on should move to other lanes...

BTW...I HATE THE PEOPLE WHO SUDDENLY BRAKES IN THE HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON (no cars in front of them)! Those are the people that cause the most accidents on the highway!

Acutally, you're not supposed to use highbeams in fog and snow storms because it actually impairs visibility even further.

[Headhunter]

Impolite, and dangerous...

[CanadaBoy]

lol me too :)

me too

[hotwings]

I did the same thing, time to change the poll to match the title. I am sure there should be less Yes's then there are.

lol. did the same here.

[EscaBoi]

lol i also voted the wrong option, i thought the poll reflected the title.

anyways, driving with high beams on with others on the road is a hazard.

[blexann]

Hey RFD,

I was wondering if driving on the highway with hi-beams will blind people the opposing traffic or the cars in front of you on their mirrors? Or do people regularly use high-beams on the highway? I've heard two conflicting sources of info so I thought I would clarify.

You were wondering ?

Are you serious ??? TURN OFF THE HIGHBEAMS

[Steve_YXE]

Use hi-beams when needed, especially in harsh weather conditions...

On highways, I have no problem with people using hi-beams, because everything moves so fast that I couldn't careless...Unlike in the city, the opposing traffic is far away from you so they won't affect you...If you can FEEL the light, it is a sign that either you or the person with the hi-beams on should move to other lanes...

BTW...I HATE THE PEOPLE WHO SUDDENLY BRAKES IN THE HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON (no cars in front of them)! Those are the people that cause the most accidents on the highway!



How exactly does light FEEL?

And yes you should turn off high beams, and fog lights too except when its snowing raining or foggy



and its hard to move to another lane when there arent any others

[psiwashing]

its not impolite, its down right dangerous.

[Paolo]

its illegal anywhere in canada because it is against the ontario highway traffic act.

[Evil Baby]

Why do I feel as though I just voted on a question designed by a Quebec Sovereigntist?

(and yes, I'm joking)

Perhaps the real point of the poll is to test whether we actually read before answering questions.

hahaha. good one, but the damn question got me. I read the thread title, and the blurb he posted then voted yes. I was utterly surprised to see the Yes's loosing so I re-read the title on top of the poll and it all became clear.

The only time I use hi-beams on the hiway is when I'm up North. When I was in Timmins over the summer driving too and from work I had to use my beams. But everybody was wise enought o turn their beams off once you saw opposing beams coming at you. The hiways up there don't have any lighting so you actually need them. Don't want to run into any animals after all.

[gflux]

It's also impolite to phrase your poll as the opposite as your thread title. :rolleyes:

[Rehan]

Okay, poll reset and question fixed. Everyone will have to vote again.

Oh, and thread moved to the right forum.

[CompWizrd]

Daytime or nighttime?

If it's during the day, there's not much difference between high beams and low beams.. some DRL systems use the high beams on a lower setting, so that you don't have your low beam system on all the time.(less burned out low beam bulbs)

[SamInfinity]

Is this poll even necessary? It's COMMON SENSE. It's pretty obvious that highbeams can blind the oncoming traffic. High beams are useful for more rural areas, but you're supposed to turn them off when there are cars approaching, then turn them back on after the cars have passed. If you've ever been blinded by high beams, you'll know how bad it is, because your eyes have to accomodate first to bright light, then back to low-light again.

[Evil Baby]

Okay, poll reset and question fixed. Everyone will have to vote again.

Oh, and thread moved to the right forum.

+1 for Rehan fixing everything. Now that the poll and title match there is a huge difference. Good to see

[konfusion666]

Okay, poll reset and question fixed. Everyone will have to vote again.

Oh, and thread moved to the right forum.

Yay! :D

[EH100501AC]

Voted Yes

[purple_rabbit]

As long as there is no oncoming traffic, yes, it is fine. If there is oncoming traffic, switch to low beams

+1

[DaLurker]

If there is traffic (any cars at all), it isn't only impolite but illegal. Its 2 demerit points for improper use of hi-beams.

[White Comet]

voted yes because it's very annoying and blinds people. But then again, for some reason, some people don't know they're running on high beams:confused:

[Praetorian]

Worst. Thread. Ever.

Rated one star...

[GoiNGPoSTaL]

Would it be "impolite" to ask if the OP is one of those asshats who drive with highbeams on?

[Menthol]

voted yes because it's very annoying and blinds people. But then again, for some reason, some people don't know they're running on high beams:confused:

Maybe if/when someone gets blinded, runs into them and cripple them for life. They MAY learn by them what are their responsibilities of getting into the driver's seat.

[Warped]

of course its "impolite".
its also annoying when cars dont have ANY lights on during the night. -_-''

[manho]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't it illegal to use high beam on any expressways? With, or without incoming traffics.

[rubberband]

Worst. Thread. Ever.

Rated one star...

++

Next up on the automotive forum..

Poll: "Is it impolite for me to smash my car into everything I see, or is that ok?"

[vickyvictoria]

LMAO!

sure - only if it your own stuff... why not? LOL!:D

[DaLurker]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't it illegal to use high beam on any expressways? With, or without incoming traffics.

Out in the boonies (ie out of Toronto) where the roads have little to no illumination often you will need high beams to drive.

From the Highway Traffic Act:

"Use of passing beam

168. When on a highway at any time when lighted lamps are required to be displayed on vehicles, the driver of a motor vehicle equipped with multiple beam headlamps shall use the lower or passing beam when,

(a) approaching an oncoming vehicle within 150 metres; or

(b) following another vehicle within 60 metres, except when in the act of overtaking and passing. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 168."

So in times where situations a and b are not occurring, you can legally use your highbeam (passing beam).

[Sylvestre]

isn't this in the driver's hand book? how the heck can you get a licence without knowing this simple rule?

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

hi, its probably already been said byt the title is

Is it "impolite" to drive on the highway with hi-beams on?

and my answer to that is,

yes it is impolite, and not only that, it actually is illegal to do so.

[gordholio]

I think you have to be at least 500 feet away from the next car to have your high beams on.

[islandgirl]

Yes it is impolite driving with your highbeam headlights on to oncoming traffic.It's ok to have them on when there is no traffic around facing you but the minute traffic is heading your way lower your headlights as it is very impolite and dangerous to you and the other driver of the vehicle.It can cause a serious accident because where the highbeam lights where in both drivers eyes that you couldn't see anything and collided.As other members pointed out its also illegal to drive with your highbeam lights on.:)

[toky]

The person who told you that it is only "impolite", or it is ok, to drive on the highway with hi-beams on must really hate you or wants you to get a ticket.

btw, where do you live? I have to avoid driving in the area.:lol:

[162]

dumb poll op its illegal not to dim headlights when following or meeting traffic.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

who actually voted no?

No 10 5.68%

10 ppl as of this post voted no.

[1DarkChaos]

u will get a ticket and its really dangerous

[ygtgxi]

dun forget the people with xenod/HID same thing, even if they dun have hi beams on, ur eyes will get so ruin by it, thank god for auto-dimming