What are low beam headlights

In this section, you’ll learn about low beams. Low beam means less light from your headlights during the day on streets and highways. You need to drive with low beams at night. It is against the law not to use them.

Low Beam Headlights: Symbol And Function

Low beam headlights help you see in front of your car. They make you more visible to other drivers and also help you see better in dark conditions, like rain or snow. It is important to use them when it is dark outside and you are driving. 

Only headlamps with white light can be used in low beam headlights. They work by shining light on one side of the road more than the other. This way, oncoming drivers aren't blinded, but you can still see the road well and any obstacles ahead in time.

The low beam is often less annoying to oncoming traffic than the daytime running light. If you're wondering when to switch on your low beam, the rule is: better too early than too late. You can find the low beam by looking for the headlamp pictogram which has several lines going diagonally downwards from the left side. On https://lowbeambulb.com/ you can choose bulbs for low beam headlights

 

When Do You Use Low Beam Headlights?

When do you turn on your low beams? There are rules for this. You must turn on your low beams after dark, when it is twilight, when the weather has poor visibility, and if you can see less than 100 meters in front of you.

The main purpose of low beam headlights is to keep people safe. When you drive around with a light that doesn't work well, or without lights at all, you are in danger and could get hurt. So make sure that your lights work before you get on the road. You can be fined if you don't have proper tires or your headlights are not switched on.

When Do You Also Need To Drive With Low Beams On During The Day?

In some European countries, like the Baltic States and Central and South-Eastern European countries, you have to drive with low beams all year round. You have to do this even if it is a good or bad day outside. But in Scandinavia and Italy, it is also compulsory all year round to use your lights during the day. So before you go abroad, be sure to look up the specific rules that apply in that country.