Living in the country, I often drive on roads flanked by heavy woods on either side, or by open farm land on either side. Its common occurrence for deer to jump out in front of cars causing injury or death to the motorist and/or passengers.
That's why I get the strongest lights possible. So strong they go right through the trees like X-rays letting me see those suicide deer from a distance. That gives me time to stick my Glock 9mm out the window and bust a few caps off in the deers direction to let them know I'm coming.
When driving through farm land, I want the headlights to illuminate dozens of acres just like it was the 50 yard line of a Giants home game at night. That also has the effect of extending the hunting day by a few hours. I'm sure the game warden understands.
Of course, this self defense lighting has caused severe retina and lens issues for oncoming motorists. Complaints of retina detachment, lens fogging, permanent blindness, and driving off the road only to collide with a telephone pole are the most common complaints. As you can see, these are mere inconveniences to those affected.
Hey, if you want to drive at night in my neck of the woods, get the appropriate optic night wear (usually the filters used for looking at sun spots work well).
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
