Campaigners have hailed the government’s announcement of independent research into headlight glare, which comes as a survey suggests many drivers believe they have become too bright and risk causing accidents. The RAC, which has been highlighting the problem in recent years, said it was a key concern among motorists and welcomed the move as an opportunity to fix it. “The fact the government has listened to drivers’ concerns and heeded our calls to examine the complex issue of headlight glare in more detail marks a real turning point,” said the RAC’s road safety spokesperson, Rod Dennis. The Department for Transport (DfT) said the independent research would help “better understand the root causes of driver glare and identify any further appropriate mitigations”. Its commission came in response to a petition with more than 10,000 signatures that urged ministers to launch a review. A recent survey for the RAC suggested more than four out of five drivers affected by headlight glare believed the problem was getting worse. The poll of 2,000 UK drivers also indicated 89% thought …