Four wheelers and their high beams

1. Yes, I get blinded by high beams from the front and oddly enough the back ('cause they don't think I can see it for some reason and that one is the worst IMHO).

2. From the front I usually flick my bright once quickly so as not to irritate the offender as they may not be doing it on purpose (we all forget once in awhile). That's the approved signal for "please dim your brights." That's what my dad told me long ago anyway, but it still seems to work. The only problem there is that I also use that method to stun deer and sometimes it confuses people, but if you check your lights and they are dim then chances are it's a deer stun. I can't really ever seem to communicate my inability to see when drivers behind are blaring their high beams though. Most of the time I just tilt my head slightly out of the mirror's range or use my hand and glimpse at it once in awhile.

3. Nope, never approached anyone. I'd rather not get a bullet in my gut. I do stop and check on stranded motorists though in case they need someone to call them a tow or need medical attention, but I do walk up to them cautiously and make sure they know I'm coming and why.

4. No, most bears don't listen to the 19/17 anymore and I've not ever used the 9 before either, but it might work (the emergency channel).

5. Nah, you're not really over-reacting as it really can be hazardous on cross-traffic 2 lane roads, high mountain curves and when needing to see obstructions on your side of the road (i.e. deer, large roadkill, construction cones/barriers, parked vehicles with no lights on sitting over the line etc.).

 

I like the ones that seem to think there is a wall in the median on the highway and assume they don't need to dim their lights. Even more I love the people who think we cant see behind us and follow with the high beams on, luckily as I need to back up in the dark I have 3 sets of very bright back up lights, usually gets the point across.

 

I have found like posted earlier yellow glasses at night help. I would use the work light trick but my truck won't turn them on when driving. The driving lights are handy in heavy snow at night helps find the edge of the road. Most important aim your lights!