On many cars, the beam of the DRLs are more offensive to oncoming drivers when used at night.

Properly repairing your car might make it less distracting/infuriating.

Yeah, the DRL lamps are omnidirectional while proper headlights are much more directional.

Typically the DRL lamps switch off or go to a dimmer setting when the headlights are on.

That omnidirectional nature makes them pure glare at night.