In order to maintain safety on the roads for yourself and other drivers, it’s important to switch your headlights to the proper setting according to the location, weather, and time of day.
High Beams
High beams are typically used on dark rural roads without much traffic. When there are no streetlights on the road, high beams can help you see further down the road to avoid hitting animals and pedestrians
Consider using your high beams on:
On rural or mountain roads (turn your high beams off when you are approaching another vehicle or when another vehicle is approaching you)
High beams can be blinding and very dangerous for other vehicles on the road dim them when approaching another vehicle switch to low beams
Low Beams also known as dipped headlights
Dipped lights are the brightest lights your car has that won’t dazzle other road users.
Therefore, as a rule to remember, always use them when visibility is poor e.g at dusk or night time, and in bad weather. Move up to main beam headlights when you cannot see any other road users in front of you.
Poor weather makes visibility difficult
At night when passing another vehicle or when following each other at night
Fog Lights
When driving in fog, use your low-beam headlights or fog lights (if equipped). Do not use fog lights on clear nights as they can irritate other drivers.
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