What is dipped beam lamp?
Dipped beam headlights are located at the front of the vehicle and are designed for increased visibility when driving at night time. Dipped beam bulbs are pointed down towards the road to prevent other road users from being dazzled. Dipped beam is also commonly known as low beam throughout the UK.
What is a dip beam?
Dipped beam headlights are the headlights you use most of the time when driving at night. They’re also referred to as low beams or just dipped headlights. Your dipped headlights, or dipped beams, will get a lot of use if you frequently drive in the dark at night.
Are full beam and dipped beam the same bulb?
They are designed to increase the brightness ahead of the vehicle which helps to improve the vision the driver. The main beam headlight will either be a separate bulb from your dipped beam or it will be the same bulb.
When should you use dipped headlights?
Dipped lights are the brightest lights your car has that won’t dazzle other road users. Therefore, as a rule to remember, always use them when visibility is poor e.g at dusk or night time, and in bad weather. Move up to main beam headlights when you cannot see any other road users in front of you.
Why use dipped headlights in daylight?
Dipped headlights give you much better visibility at night than your sidelights, and make you more visible while minimising the glare to other drivers. Do use your dipped headlights in the daytime if visibility is reduced – like in fog, heavy rain or snow.
Can you drive with full beam on motorway?
Full beam on a motorway or dual carriageway Whilst driving on a empty motorway or dual carriageway late at night, it is perfectly acceptable to use full beams as this increases your viewing distance. You must however switch to dipped headlights as soon as you see an approaching vehicle on the opposite carriageway.