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Subject:Re: Night vision / sunglasses
From:Calle Fallberg
Date:Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:23:51 +0200

Hey Andrew, the idea isn�t ALL bad !
You could use tinted glass and refuse to go off your brights no matter how the oncomming guy flashes ( if he�s not equipped with blue/red lights on the roof that is) his headlight ;-)
Nah, just joking 
BUT
yellow or even green lenses are helpful in some weather conditions ie dawn, dusk, fog ........

Calle
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Mullhyttan, Sweden

>  > So wear sunglasses for night driving. Polarizing lenses are of no
>>  benefit, as the glare is not polarized light.
>
>I think this would make matters worse.  Yes, the headlights won't be as
>bright, but you won't be able to see the road and other objects as well.
>This is also illegal in many states in the U.S., I think.

You think I was SERIOUS on that one?
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