People like to b.... I get flashed all the time on my bike with a halogen low beem. So I hit the bright to be a dick. The only time I get blinded is by big freaking trucks that drives me nuts.. and if you don't focus on the oncoming lights you won't get blinded but that's common knowledge... maybe... and yes I have hids but they are a done right retro fit with all the propp3er housings..