US drivers are finally getting the adaptive headlights Europe has had for years

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Something to look forward to: Adaptive headlights are starting to reach the US market, giving drivers more light on dark roads without blasting oncoming traffic with high beams. Known as adaptive driving beams, or ADBs, these systems use cameras, sensors, and software to control groups of LEDs inside the headlamps. However, the technology's broader rollout will depend on automakers' ability to meet strict US standards and turn sophisticated lighting hardware into reliable, regulation-compliant software.

Rather than switching between high and low beams, ADBscan dim or shut off only the parts of the beam that would reach another driver's eyes while keeping the rest of the road illuminated. That can be especially useful on rural two-lane roads and curves, where standard low beams often provide limited range. The Federal Highway Administration has found...

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