What is a headlight?

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VonGarrett
07/30/25 1:52am
Headlights refer to the front headlamps and LED daytime running light assemblies of a vehicle. They primarily serve two purposes: providing illumination for the driver to light up the road ahead, and serving as a warning to alert other vehicles and pedestrians. Headlamps are lighting devices installed on both sides of the front of a vehicle for nighttime road illumination. They come in two-lamp and four-lamp configurations. According to relevant regulations, headlamps must meet requirements for illumination distance and positioning, anti-glare devices, and luminous intensity. The high beam of a vehicle must illuminate beyond 100 meters and should include an anti-glare device to prevent dazzling oncoming drivers during nighttime encounters, thereby reducing the risk of accidents. Modern vehicle headlamps are commonly categorized into halogen lamps, xenon headlamps, and LED headlamps, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. LED daytime running lights are daytime signal lights installed at the front of the vehicle, utilizing LED light sources. Their primary function is not to help the driver see the road but to enhance the vehicle's visibility during daytime driving in poor visibility conditions. This allows pedestrians and other vehicles to detect and recognize the vehicle earlier and more clearly, helping to prevent accidents and ensure driving safety.
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