Rise in drivers being dazzled by headlights

Drivers are becoming more concerned about the dangers of other motorists dazzling them with their headlights, which could potentially spark a rise in accidents on the road, according to a new report.

The majority of drivers - 85 per cent - say they have been partially blinded by the glare of bright headlights and believe the problem is becoming worse, according to an independent survey by the RAC.

Of 2,000 UK licence holders quizzed by the motoring group, 89 per cent think at least some headlights fitted to cars are too bright, of which three in 10 – a higher proportion than ever – think most are.