What is the small light below the car headlight called?
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The small light below the car headlight is called a fog light. Here are specific details about fog lights: Types: In addition to the front high beams, low beams, headlights, and small lights, and the rear running lights and brake lights, most cars also have a set of fog lights installed in inconspicuous locations at the rear. Rear fog lights are red signal lights installed at the rear of the vehicle to make it easier for other road traffic participants to spot the vehicle in low-visibility conditions such as fog, snow, rain, or dust. These lights have a higher luminous intensity than tail lights. Position: Fog lights are installed at the front of the car, slightly lower than the headlights, and are used to illuminate the road during rainy or foggy weather. Because visibility is low in foggy conditions, the driver's line of sight is limited. The lights can increase the visible distance, especially yellow fog lights, which have strong light penetration. They enhance the visibility for both the driver and other traffic participants, allowing approaching vehicles and pedestrians to spot each other from a greater distance.
I've been driving for twenty years. The small light below the car's headlights is usually called the front fog light. It's specifically designed at a low position for bad weather conditions, such as rain or fog, to illuminate the road ahead without reflecting upward, enhancing visibility. I remember driving in the mountains when heavy fog rolled in, and after turning on this small light, my vision became much clearer—I could even see the roadside markings. It not only protects your own driving safety but also makes it easier for other drivers to notice your car. Nowadays, many new cars integrate daytime running lights there as well, which automatically turn on during the day, being both energy-efficient and practical. If you rarely use this light, I suggest testing its function on overcast or rainy days to ensure the bulb isn't faulty.
