What is the difference between main beam and dipped beam lights?
Main beam headlights are angled so to illuminate as much of the road directly ahead as is possible. They also cause significant dazzle to oncoming motorists. Whilst following a vehicle, dipped headlights must only be used as main beam will cause dazzle in the mirrors or the vehicles following in front.
When to dip headlights or full beam headlights?
As you approach corners or the summit of hills, you should dip your headlights (turn them from full beam to dipped beam). If you wait until you’re on the bend, then anyone approaching is likely to get dazzled. As soon as you’ve passed the vehicle, it’s safe to turn your full beam headlights on again in order to see the road more clearly.
What do dipped headlights mean on a car?
If you’re fairly new to driving at night, you may not have heard of dipped headlights before. But even if you’re unfamiliar with the term, you probably have more idea about them than you think. In fact, dipped headlights is just another way of saying “headlights”.
Do you need to dip your headlights when driving with street lights?
You don’t need to dip your lights when driving in an area with street lights unless there are other vehicles. Driving with your high-beam headlights, even with streetlights, will help you see the way ahead more clearly, especially things like animals or debris on the road.
What kind of headlights do you use at night?
Dipped headlights. Dipped headlights are the headlights you use most of the time when driving at night. They’re also referred to as low or dipped beams.
When do you need to dip your headlights?
If an oncoming vehicle is closer than 200m away you need to dip your headlights, too. You can use your full beam headlights even if there are streetlights, but be courteous to road users other than cars, such as cyclists and pedestrians. You should dip your headlights if a police officer is directing traffic.
Why does my dash say dipped Headlight left?
If the dipped headlight error on your dash changes from “Dipped Headlight Left” to “Dipped Headlight Right” (or vice versa) then you know that the issue lies in either the bulb or ballasts. You should order one new bulb and one new ballast (using the links in this post) and replace the bad side and you should be good.
How do you turn on high beam headlights?
High beam headlights can usually be activated by pushing the headlight control wand forwards, after which a blue light will appear on your dashboard; some vehicles differ in how this operates, though. Avoid looking at the headlights of oncoming vehicles because it will cause your pupils to contract…
When did headlightsdepot.com start selling replacement headlights?
We started HeadlightsDepot.com in 2004 to fill a growing need for affordable, quality, headlights, and, ever since, have striven to reach our goal: to make finding the right replacement headlight fast, easy, and accurate.