The car was brand new! Economy model plus very small engine capacity to save money = crap performance and dangerous in my book.
Poor you. Your employer deems it suitable. Adapt your driving technique or take public transport.
Sorry to spoil your point with facts
You may have noticed the question mark at the end of my question that denoted it being a question. I was asking a question because I did not know the answer. If this was such a problem for the driver, a small kerchief or other item could have perhaps shaded the light.
It makes you wonder if the designers (and supporters) of such systems have ever driven along an unlit road at night - let alone been anywhere near a cockpit!
As I've said before - a good idea poorly executed.