When should you use your high beams?

Using your high beams is appropriate on dark roads with no oncoming traffic and when visibility is significantly reduced. High beams illuminate a greater area and provide better visibility than low beams, making it easier to spot potential hazards or obstacles on unlit roads. This is particularly beneficial in rural areas or less populated regions where street lighting is minimal.

When you are driving in an environment where there are no other vehicles around, utilizing high beams maximizes your ability to see further ahead, which can enhance safety by allowing you to react promptly to any unexpected situations. However, it's important to remember that high beams should be dimmed when approaching oncoming vehicles or when following another vehicle to prevent blinding the other drivers. In contexts such as well-lit urban areas, using high beams is unnecessary and can be disruptive. Similarly, during heavy rain or fog, high beams can create glare, reducing visibility instead of improving it, making low beams more effective in those conditions.