Is changing your headlights illegal?
The general rule is if you have a halogen bulb currently installed and you want to upgrade to LED, it won’t be road legal. It’s classed as a kind of headlight modification, as you’re switching halogen technology to LED technology.
Is a headlight beam switch necessary?
Most states require high beams to be dimmed within 500 feet of another vehicle. If you are driving with your high beams on, make sure you switch to low beams whenever there is oncoming traffic or you are approaching a vehicle from behind.
When should low beams be used?
If you are driving with your high-beam lights on, you must dim them at least 500 ft from any oncoming vehicle, so you don’t blind the oncoming driver. You must use low-beam lights if you are within 200-300 ft of the vehicle you are following.
What is the difference between low beam and high-beam headlights?
High beams are distinguished from low beams by their brighter light. They are sometimes referred to as “main beam” headlights. These terms are synonymous, and the term used depends entirely on the region. High beams point straight ahead, while low beams are angled down towards the road.
When to use high beam or low beam headlights?
Basically, when you need your headlights to be as bright as possible, you select the high beam option. Alternately, when you need a dimmer headlight, you select the low beam option. In afterhours driving situations where there’s little or no light around, the high beam option is essential.
How to convert headlights to daytime driving lights?
Connect the green wire from the control module to the wire leading to your parking lights. If need be, strip some insulation off the wires disconnected from the fuse box (do not use a terminal connector) and twist the bare ends of the wires together and wrap the splice in electrical tape.
When do headlights have to be dimmed in front of a car?
Headlights must display either a white or amber light, which is visible at least 1000 feet in front of the vehicle. High beams must be dimmed when approaching traffic is within 500 feet. High beams must also be dimmed when following within 300 feet of another vehicle.
What’s the proper way to aim your headlights?
Follow our step-by-step guidelines for how to aim headlights properly when installing Driving Beams or High Beam Only Headlights. We recommend that headlights are aimed with a headlight aiming system for proper alignment. If you are not familiar with the legal requirements for aiming headlights, please see a professional service provider.