When should you use your high beam headlights?

Using high beam headlights is most appropriate on open roads with no other cars around because they provide maximum visibility over greater distances. High beams illuminate the road ahead more effectively than standard low beams, making it easier to see obstacles or hazards when driving at higher speeds.

In rural or less populated areas, where street lighting may be absent and traffic is minimal, utilizing high beams maximizes your ability to see potential dangers, such as animals or pedestrians, that may be on or near the road.

In contrast, using high beams in heavy rain or fog can actually reduce visibility, as the light reflects off the water particles or fog, creating a glare that obscures your view. Similarly, in well-lit urban areas, the streetlights provide sufficient illumination, making high beams unnecessary and even potentially blinding to other drivers.