American drivers are finally getting high-definition headlights

Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) are headlights that actively adapt to the prevailing weather conditions and around obstacles like oncoming traffic, rain and snow. The systems have been available in the European, Canadian and Japanese markets since the technology's debut in 2004. Audi’s matrix LEDs, Lexus’ Blade Scan LEDs and Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System have implemented the technology. After nearly a decade of petitions, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) is giving the OK to ADB for American drivers. Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Engadget Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/engadget Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/engadget Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/engadget Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@engadget The Engadget Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/i… More about Engadget Audio: www.engadget.com/2019-08-01-engadget-podcasts.html Read more: www.engadget.com/

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