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Car lights – learn about the types of lights and when to turn them on
No driver should have any problems using the lights in their car. However, it turns out that we do not always turn on the appropriate ones, and we completely forget about some of them. Lights in a car are one of the most important factors affecting driving safety. They are responsible for the visibility of the vehicle, but also inform us about specific actions we take. The car's light markings are located on the dashboard. When a specific light is on, we know that those lights are on. Learn more about the types of lights and how you should use them.
From the article you will learn:
- What are the types of lights?
- When to enable each lights in the car?
- What could be the cause of the lights not working?
Dipped beam
We call them short beam lights. According to road traffic law, they must remain on XNUMX hours a day. Dipped beam are designed for driving in all conditions, they should never be turned off. The exception are vehicles with daytime running lights. Dipped beam we turn it off when parked. If you forget about this, you can mislead oncoming vehicles. Moreover, leaving it on overnight is one of the causes of battery discharge. The fine for driving without appropriate lights ranges from PLN 100 to PLN 200. Additionally, the driver may receive from 2 to 4 penalty points.
Which daytime running lights?
We use them as a substitute for dipped beam headlights. They can be turned on from dawn to dusk in conditions of normal transparency. Daytime running lights are available in all cars put on sale after February 2011. The best solution in such a case are lamps with LED diodes, which generate significant savings in vehicle operation. However, it should be emphasized that the lights must have appropriate approval. Therefore, pay attention to whether the RL stamp, the letter E and the identification number of the country where the certificate was issued are embossed on the lamp glass.
Traffic lights
We turn them on when it gets dark. Traffic lights, otherwise high beam lights, they are characterized by a longer beam of light. The result is better illumination of the road in front of the vehicle. However, it is not always necessary to turn them on. It is not always possible to do this. According to the rule traffic lights We only turn them on when their glare does not blind other road users. We always turn them off when another car is approaching from the opposite direction. His driver, however, also needs to change to dipped beam headlights. For improperly using high beams, you can also receive a fine, this time in the amount of PLN 200 and 3 penalty points.
Emergency lights
We turn them on when we have to stop in a prohibited place. We also use them when we want to be polite drivers. We turn them on for moments when we thank other drivers, e.g. for letting us pass at an intersection. We never turn on the hazard warning lights when towing, many drivers still make this mistake. In some cars, especially the newest models, there is an emergency warning car lights can turn on automatically. This happens when we activate the ESP or ABS system. However, failure to comply with the rules for using them results in a fine of PLN 150 and 1 penalty point.
Other types of lights
Car light markings on the dashboard they inform us that we have others types of lights. These include position (parking) lights, which we use when parking in a place with insufficient visibility of the vehicle. We can also use fog lights. We turn them on in unfavorable weather conditions and limited visibility, e.g. during fog, rain or snow. They are also allowed to be used on particularly winding roads. In addition, the car also has turn signals. They are designed to signal turns, lane changes, direction of travel, passing, overtaking and bypassing.
When do the lights not work?
you turn on car lights, but they don't light up? The problem may be a burnt out bulb. In such a situation, simply replace it with a new one. You can do this yourself if you have a spare set. Halogen bulbs with a 30% longer range, 20% longer burn time and 20% brighter light are worth recommending. Drivers prepared for every eventuality should have a set of light bulbs in their car, which will also be equipped with fuses. Moje Auto's offer also includes a wide selection of auxiliary bulbs, including BA15S Clear, BAY15D Clear and C5W 41 mm bulbs.
Summary
- We use dipped headlights to drive in all conditions, day and night.
- From dawn to dusk, we can also use daytime running lights, which are equipped in the latest cars
- We can turn on the traffic lights after dark. However, they cannot blind other road users.
- We turn on the parking lights when parking in a place where the vehicle's visibility is insufficient, and the fog lights when driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
- The lights may not light up if the bulb is burned out. It should then be replaced immediately.
