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As a driver, being safe on the road is essential. Of course, this means following all the rules of the road. However, not many drivers are aware of the importance of their headlights except when driving at night. This is not the only time you should be using your headlights. You should also know when to use your high beams safely and effectively. Here are four tips for using your headlights safely:

1. On When It's Raining: If it is raining during the day, your headlights should be on. Rain, even when it's drizzling, significantly reduces visibility on the road. To ensure that all vehicles see you in oncoming traffic, your headlights should be on. This is important so that you are able to see the road ahead of you, as well. At times, the rain can produce heavy mist that is difficult to see through. 
2. On When It's Foggy:  Whenever there is fog sitting low to the ground, your headlights need to be on. Often, your headlights are the only thing that will be seen for on-coming traffic. However, you should be using the dipped headlight features that keeps your lights looking directly at the ground instead of straight forward. The reason for this is that when your normal headlight setting is on, the light can be reflected back to your vehicle by the heavy fog. This can lead to it confusing you and blinding you while trying to drive.
3. On When It's Snowing: Similar to when it is raining, you should also have your headlights on when it's snowing, even if it's only a little bit. Snow reduces visibility significantly since snow is solid, unlike rain. It's more difficult for other vehicles to make out your presence on the road for this reason.
4. High Beams on Unlit Roads:  You may find yourself on poorly lit roads with many turns that are difficult to see around. If there are no other cars sharing the road with you, your high beams should be on while driving these roads at night. However, once you notice a vehicle approaching, your high beams need to be turned off. Their headlights will help you see clearly. Plus, when you leave your high beams on, it can blind other drivers, causing them to become distracted and possibly swerve on the road putting you and others in danger. 

When you consider these four tips for using your headlights safely, you can be sure that you are being the most responsible driver you can be. If you need maintenance on your headlines, contact Parts Max or a similar company.