The case I posted definitely happened, I heard it firsthand from my brother who was on the scene and I saw the pictures of the accident scene myself. However, I don't think it was a case of the driver being hypnotized by the lights, I think he was just zoned out or asleep at the wheel. My point was, it's entirely true that NO amount of lights is going to protect you against every idiot out there. I think a good secondary defense is to have a good mirror and use it, I keep tabs on every vehicle approaching me from the rear and what their lane position is, and I'm prepared to bail. So far 16000 miles and I've not had anything I'd really even call a close call, but I keep watching.