Originally Posted by
agent pombero
Car lights are not pointed horizontally into infinity. They're angled so that drivers can see the road. You too can do the same thing with your powerful lights on your bicycle. Set your lights so that it falls onto the ground at a good distance for your riding conditions. If helmet mounted you can tilt your head backwards a little bit to have the light completely horizontal if needed.
Most people I see, including me, already
do aim their lights at the ground. Having light and aiming it at infinity makes little sense.