What should you do if an oncoming driver fails to use low-beam headlights?
If an oncoming driver fails to use the low beam headlights after you switch to your low beam headlights, you should slow down and glance at the right edge of the roadway. If the oncoming driver at night fails to use the low beam headlights, you can attempt to reduce glare by frequently looking ahead with quick glances.
Why do high beams work but low beams don’t?
This is the most common reason we see for why a car’s high beam headlights work but the low beams don’t. The normal headlights are on far more often than the high beams, so the low beams burn out more frequently. Some vehicles have entirely different bulbs for the high beams, and other models have headlights with two different filaments.
Is it safe to drive with high beams on?
No one wants to be driving along at night and have their headlights go out. In many cases, the high beams will still work when the regular headlights stop, but it’s just not safe to drive around with your high beams potentially blinding other drivers.
Why are the high beams not working on my Subaru?
Headlight Switch is Broken We don’t typically see this problem with Subaru models, but a broken headlight switch can be problematic. It may get stuck in position for the high beams or the switch could wear out and simply not turn the headlights on at all.
Why are the low beams out but the High Beams work?
Came back used it first night everything fine. Next day went to turn on headlights and both were out, but high beams worked. Low beams aren’t working but high beams work. Any ideas? I would bet the problem lies in the relay, which should be located under the hood.
Why are my low beam headlights not working?
If a headlight fuse blows, it could cause the headlights to stop working. Most headlight systems are also designed with a relay that switches the power between low beam and high beam headlights. If this relay goes bad, it could allow power to the high beams, but not the low beams.
No one wants to be driving along at night and have their headlights go out. In many cases, the high beams will still work when the regular headlights stop, but it’s just not safe to drive around with your high beams potentially blinding other drivers.
When is the best time to use your high beams?
Always use your high beams according to your state headlights laws, such as: On rural or mountain roads . Be sure to switch off your high beams when you see an approaching vehicle. High beams make it difficult for other drivers to see the road.