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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 01:16 PM
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Was wondering what the general thought is on the degrees the lights adjust in each direction. On my car they definitely turn further to the left then when turning right, let's say 25 degrees left to 15 degrees right?

Is it noticeable to anyone else? Does anyone know why?

I've considered if it is an optical illusion or perspective from the driver's seat, but don't think so.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Set up that way so you don't blind oncoming traffic.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Mine does the same thing. I have owned 4 Lexus cars and they all do this. I find this feature very useful when i am carving a canyon up in the mountains late at night.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Set up that way so you don't blind oncoming traffic.
Wouldn't that be the case whether turning right or left? Since we drive on the right side of the road, wouldn't it make more sense that the left did not rotate as much?

Love the lights and have no problem with it, just seeing if anyone knows the rational.
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dougm213
Wouldn't that be the case whether turning right or left? Since we drive on the right side of the road, wouldn't it make more sense that the left did not rotate as much?

Love the lights and have no problem with it, just seeing if anyone knows the rational.
Maby its not about blinding a car on the left side of the road while turning but more to illuminate that same car on the opposite lane so you can see them better?

Think of it as a safety feature for us drivers instead of a safety feature for other cars on the road.

Also when at an intersection when makeing a left turn you are turning your car in a wider radius versus truning right on the same intersection. Wider turn means more degrees required to turn the headlights to illuminate the road.
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 12:59 AM
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Optical illusion IMHO as they both turn up to 15 deg, no further.
Sit in the passenger seat and that will prove it
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