Are Car Headlights the Same as High Beams?
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Car headlights typically refer to high beams. Car headlights provide illumination for drivers to light up the road ahead and also serve as a warning to alert vehicles and pedestrians in front. Car headlights, also known as front headlamps, include several types such as halogen lamps, xenon lamps, LED lamps, and laser lamps. The most common types are halogen and LED lamps. Halogen headlights are the most common, usually used in standard vehicle models due to their low cost, simple structure, and strong penetration. Xenon lamps are gas discharge lamps, typically found in mid-to-high-end car brands, offering high brightness but at a higher price. LED lamps, or light-emitting diodes, are more energy-efficient, have a longer lifespan, faster response times, and minimal brightness degradation. Laser lamps provide high brightness and long-distance illumination but have a narrower beam and are considered more high-end. How to use car headlights: Turn the light switch to the low beam position to activate the low beams. In daily driving, low beams are usually sufficient. However, in special cases, such as when driving on roads without streetlights or on long, straight, and dimly lit roads, high beams should be used. High beams are generally activated by pushing the lever forward or pulling it inward. Pushing it forward turns the high beams on continuously, while pulling it inward briefly flashes the high beams. When using high beams, it is essential to turn them off during oncoming traffic and only reactivate them after passing, to avoid blinding the other driver and ensure safe and courteous driving.
