People who high beam me.

[Duffster]

In most places it is illegal to be on the road after dark.

I doubt it is illegal in most places, maybe some.

Some parts of the harvest would be nearly impossible without night travel, like when the soybeans get to dry and have to be done with the dew on. Not to mention the various tasks that are done around the clock.

 

[Tig]

Ag equipment lights can be confusing. They are often closer together and higher than a car. This can create the illusion of a vehicle that is further away.

 

[Lurch]

Could also be the height/adjustment of your lights. If they are eye level or higher lights always seem brighter. If adjusted poorly and shining directly in their eyes could be an issue too. I always got flashed in my Jeep because they were up high and they were even WEAK lights.

 

[KB9UDE]

When moving our AG tractors between farms at night it is common to get cars flashing their lights because our headlights are up high.

 

[AKfish]

Folk's are very quick to reach the conclusion that "any" imposition or offense is intentional and done with purpose of malice. And they will not - under any circumstances - allow someone to act in such a manner towards them!!! Today's world.... is very different than it was 30-40-50 years ago.

Never mind that the "offender" might be a 78 year old with declining vision or someone from a foreign country (lot's of tourists in Alaska) who is nervous and uncertain about driving in unfamiliar conditions.

Whenever someone "blinds" me with either high beams or elevated lights (tractor or heavy loaded rig) I make an extra effort to be mindful that they might not have a choice or they might not feel safe enough to drive any differently.

(Of course, I know a little something about those "old geezers" on the road and the tourists that drive like "igits" and those heavy trucks with the lights pointed towards Venus.... 'cause everytime I've been majorily PO'd -- that just as soon as I get alongside or pass them -- I can see first hand; that I was the real A-hole....:ashamed:

AKfish

 

[Duffster]

Never mind that the "offender" might be a 78 year old with declining vision or someone from a foreign country (lot's of tourists in Alaska) who is nervous and uncertain about driving in unfamiliar conditions.

Good points but the 78 year old doesn't belong on the road, at least at night.

 

[AKfish]

Good points but the 78 year old doesn't belong on the road, at least at night.

I agree... but every day my 87 year old Dad and Mom head down to the local cafe for breakfast (or coffee or dinner). That's 32 miles.

And there's card games and birthday parties (when you're past 80; it's fantastic if ANYONE shows up)!!

Every rural state in the country (and Canada) has a whole bunch of old folk's wandering around on the roads!!

You tell 'em stay home....

AKfish

 

[RoyJackson]

Good points but the 78 year old doesn't belong on the road, at least at night.

That's the same thing us old guys say about you young whippersnappers!

When I come across a tractor or other slow moving vehicle, I'll put on my high beams...at least long enough to see what's ahead. Some of that equipment is pretty wide. You might see the tractor, but not see the field equipment he's towing...and taking up both lanes.

 

[Egon]

Golly, I got 98 and a 92 year old brother inlaws that still have their license and still drive.

 

[flyingcow]

I've often turned on my high beams when passing cars that are pulled over (like cops), or farm machinery. It's difficult to see what is there, whether someone may be moving (walking) around, or what machinery may be spilling into my lane. I'd rather see than inadvertently hit something - or worse, someone.

A lot of farm machinery sticks well outside of the tires. Don't be so mad next time, I bet they were probably just trying to see exactly what it was they were coming up on...

Drive truck, alot at night in farming country. I do what VABlue does. You don't really know what you're coming up on. BTW, I run Moose lights on the front, you would have been really excited if i come on to you.