What is the purpose of high beams?

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High beams can illuminate objects that are higher and farther away, providing significant assistance to a driver's visibility at night. Here is an introduction to high beams: 1. Features: The intensity of the light is adjusted based on the distance of the filament. High beams focus their light parallel, resulting in a more concentrated and brighter beam that can illuminate distant and elevated objects. 2. Risks: At night, visibility is poor, and the human eye's ability to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles is already compromised. In such conditions, the glare from high beams can further impair this judgment. When you use high beams, an oncoming driver may misjudge your speed and distance, leading to dangerous situations. For example, they might fail to slow down appropriately, mistakenly believing they have enough space to avoid a bicycle or begin overtaking, which can result in accidents—highlighting how high beams can backfire.