Solving The Constant Glare From Oncoming Headlights At Night.

I have always had a problem with glare from oncoming headlights while driving at night, so when I was solo I never drove at night. Now I am with Covenant, and they work teams, so I told them about my problem that prevented me from driving nights. They sent me home on the chance it is a medical condition. But I found out that it is NOT a medical condition, and so I got Polorized clip on sunglasses to make the glare disappear, so my eyes don't burn. I would like everyone's opinion whether they agree that what I got is the right solution. thanks

Well, did they work?

I have always had a problem with glare from oncoming headlights while driving at night, so when I was solo I never drove at night. Now I am with Covenant, and they work teams, so I told them about my problem that prevented me from driving nights. They sent me home on the chance it is a medical condition. But I found out that it is NOT a medical condition, and so I got Polorized clip on sunglasses to make the glare disappear, so my eyes don't burn. I would like everyone's opinion whether they agree that what I got is the right solution. thanks

I would go ahead and see the doc and get a pair of night glasses used for driving prescribed to you. I am going to do it as I found out I am 20/25. I am going to invest in night driving glasses so my eyes will feel good and not be strained anymore than they need.

I agree with Jeff. If the glare bothers you that much then you have a condition of some sort. There may not be anything "wrong" with your eyes per se, but it definitely sounds like something you want a professional to look at.

Honestly I wouldn't bother trying to get a job in trucking until you have the problem corrected. Not driving at night is simply not an option. I mean, in the winter it's only light out for like 10 hours a day. You're going to have to do some night driving.

Go get an eye exam done and see what they can do for ya.

Ok I replied to your other post on this topic so I'll reiterate a those and add another. First off (and I know this may sound insulting but) don't stare at the oncoming lights. You've heard the saying "deer in headlights?" It's a fact animals (humans included) will stare at the bright shiny thing. Make a conscious effort not to do that. I look at the white line to keep me in the lane.

Next if the oncoming lights are throwing that much glare to you then there is a problem most likely with pupil dilation. Your pupils dilate to allow extra light in at night so you can see. They may not be constricting down at all with oncoming lights which is causing the burning sensation in your eyes. If a doctor examined you and cleared you of this condition but you're still having an issue I have a solution that may help. You need to increase the lights in your cab at night. Turn your dash lights up to full and if your rig doesn't have an Amber light in the vanity, get one and replace the white light. Then turn this Amber one on when you drive. Increasing the lights in the cab will lesson the pupil dilation so the oncoming glare shouldn't bother you as much.

The 2013 frieghtliner cascadia I drive has an Amber light in the vanity already.

The bottom line is if you have that much of an issue with oncoming lights after increasing cab light, you may need to get yourself in a local driving job with day shift. I certainly wouldn't team with someone that couldn't drive nights. It's an unavoidable truth Brett mentioned, if you drive otr , you will be driving nights. Especially in the winter. I apologize for sounding unsympathetic, I'm truly not. But you asked for "everyone's" opinion. =)

When I have someone attempting to pass me at night, and they are taking quite a while to do so, I simply prop my elbow up and use my hand to block the glare from the drivers side mirror.

Some folks, including professional drivers, drive continuously with their high beams on. I don't see that ever changing, making the tips here in this thread very valuable advice.