What is the Difference Between High Beam and Low Beam Headlights?

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VonVera
07/29/25 3:32pm
The differences between high beam and low beam headlights are: 1. Different illumination distances: High beams illuminate approximately 80 to 120 meters; low beams illuminate approximately 30 to 40 meters. 2. Different illumination angles: High beams have an angle between 70 to 80 degrees; low beams have an angle between 50 to 55 degrees. High beams can be used on highways or rural areas without streetlights to expand the field of vision. However, you should immediately switch to low beams in the following situations: 1. When there is an oncoming vehicle; 2. When you are close to the vehicle ahead in the same direction; 3. When the road is already sufficiently illuminated; 4. When entering busy streets with heavy traffic.
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