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What are dipped headlights and when should you use them?

If the difference between highs and lows still have you confused we can shed light on the situation.

Car Ownership

Dip it low

Every motor vehicle on the road today has headlights. Lighting technology has progressed greatly since the advent of the sealed beam headlight with many now including LED tech, corner illumination, and auto-darkening features.

Related: How much does it cost to replace car headlights?

Current entry-level systems still employ a running headlight and high beam system wherein the headlight uses a single bulb to light the way ahead and an extra high beam bulb that increases the light's strength to push back the darkness.

 

When one refers to dipped beams, this is the natural state of the headlights when not employing the high beams and this is how the lighting system should be used at all times unless you are alone on a very dark road.

 

Driving around with your high beams on is not only dangerous to other road users, it is just plain inconsiderate as the high intensity blinds other drivers.

Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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