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This is one of those things you didn't realize could be better until someone did it.

My Model 3 has everything set on auto. If the car can't see, it'll turn the lights on. If it doesn't see an incoming car, it'll turn on the high beams.

After a year of driving it as my only car, I needed a second car and got a cheap ICE clunker. Having to manage lights is a PITA and basically a failure of design.

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I had a similar experience when I got a 2018 Honda Accord. I used to rarely ever take advantage of my brights, but now they're on regularly because my car automatically determines when they can be used.

It doesn't do that great of a job though. I consistently get blinded by newer cars with automatic headlights when they are very far away due to rolling hills. The car can't see me but I sure as freaking hell can see its headlights burning straight into my fucking retinas.

I've had instances of them not detecting my smaller, older, car properly even when straight on. It's great to get blinded on a 2 lane 55mph road at night.

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