Which Headlights Should You Use?
When you’re out on the road, there will be many situations when it’s useful or necessary to use your headlights. For you and other drivers, using the right headlights in the right situations is the key to safety. While it may be more appropriate in some conditions to use fog lights, other situations may call for high beam vs low beam. To learn more or schedule headlight maintenance, visit a Jeep dealer near me!
Check out our guide to which headlights you should use:
The Importance of Headlights
Headlights are one of the most important safety features on any vehicle because they ensure you can see the road and other drivers can see you. That’s why using your headlights effectively is the key to road safety. While most of us know to use our headlights when it’s dark, there are many other situations when they can be helpful. It’s important to recognize the situations that call for headlights and know which headlights suit the situation best. Find more safe driving tips by visiting Ram dealers near me!
Low Beam Headlights
Unlike high/full beam headlights, low beams give off just enough light to show you the road without excessive glare. Low beams should always be used at night. However, they can also be useful during the day when it’s darker than normal outside. For example, low beam headlights can be useful during adverse weather conditions, like rain, sleet, snow, or fog.
Full Beam Headlights
High Beams, like low beams, help you see the road when it’s dark, but they’re much brighter. They give off an intense, center-weighted light distribution with a lot of glare, which is why it’s important to turn them off or down when there is oncoming traffic. Full beam headlights are best used when there aren’t other cars near you. While high beams can sometimes be helpful in adverse weather, the light can also be reflected back from rain or fog, making it harder for you to see. Be careful when using full beam headlights in any conditions.
Fog Lights
Specially designed to be useful in foggy conditions, fog lights have a unique flat and wide beam shape. They are usually placed low on the front of the car, near the front bumper. This placement, along with the light’s shape, cuts through the fog to light the surface of the road, while avoiding the light reflecting back and distracting you. Most vehicles feature a rear fog light to enable cars behind you to spot your vehicle in foggy conditions. Like high beams, fog lights are very strong and can distract other drivers, so you should only use them during fog or snow — but not the rain.
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