What are the types of car headlights?
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Car headlights include: 1. Kerosene headlights; 2. Acetylene headlights; 3. Incandescent headlights; 4. Xenon headlights; 5. LED headlights; 6. Matrix headlights; 7. Matrix laser headlights. Car headlights, also known as car front lights, are maintained by: 1. Regularly checking the sealing of the headlights and replacing the damaged sealing ring between the diffuser lens and reflector in time; 2. Regularly cleaning the reflector, and replacing it when it turns black or the light intensity decreases; 3. Regularly cleaning dust and stains on the bulb. The standards for adjusting car headlights are: 1. Drive the car to a flat and open road; 2. Turn on the car headlights and adjust the low beam light spot to about 30m away from the car, making the two light spots coincide; 3. Adjust the high beam light spot to be parallel to the ground.
I've been driving for many years and witnessed the evolution of headlights from old halogen to modern technology. Let's start with the most basic halogen lights - they emit yellowish light, are low-cost and easy to replace bulbs, but have average brightness and short lifespan. Then came xenon lights, also called HID, which produce bright white light with good illumination, though they require stabilizers and can be problematic with expensive repairs. Nowadays, mainstream LED headlights are energy-efficient, durable, quick to start, provide clear and comfortable night driving visibility, while saving fuel and electricity. Some high-end cars feature laser headlights that concentrate beams for ultra-long distance illumination, ideal for highway or mountain night driving. Each has its pros and cons - for city commuting like me, halogen is sufficient, but LED or laser lights offer safer and more reliable performance for long trips. Choosing headlights should depend on personal needs and budget rather than blindly chasing new technologies.
