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With taller vehicles the headlights often start out higher off the ground. Even if aimed properly, that puts oncoming drivers in a brighter portion of the light as the distance closes.

Taller cars with higher lights definitely cause more of a problem for other drivers, simply due to the geometry involved.

I have a sedan, when another sedan pulls up behind me I don't see their lights. When a tall vehicle pulls up behind me, their lights shine directly through my rear window, reflect directly from the rearview mirror, and cause glare on my windshield. Incredibly frustrating.

Cars with a taller front end are more noticeable and I also hate SUVs. There's no need to move a 2000kg monster vehicle around, they use a lot of space and pollute a lot.