High beams, or full beams, are powerful headlamps designed for maximum road illumination, particularly in unlit or rural areas. Crucial for enhanced nighttime...
Use high beams on unlit roads, in rural areas, or whenever there's no oncoming traffic and no vehicle directly ahead of you, to maximize visibility.
Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following another vehicle within 200-300 feet to avoid blinding other drivers.
Low beams provide a shorter, focused light pattern for general driving, while high beams offer a much longer, brighter, and wider field of illumination for better long-distance visibility.
Yes, most jurisdictions have laws requiring drivers to dim high beams when approaching or following other vehicles, typically within specific distances, to prevent glare.