Since most of the Indian drivers and riders lack traffic and driving/riding education, here is this article on how and when to use high and low beams on your vehicles

Every single time we hit the Indian streets, we feel like confiscating the driving licenses of the majority of the drivers and riders. Overtaking from the left, tailgating the vehicles, using hazard lights unnecessary, blowing horns with no reason in slow traffic and whatnot. Indian drivers and riders seriously need to be educated about traffic rules and driving. Apart from committing the above-mentioned mistakes, there is another mistake Indian drivers and riders often commit; the usage of the high beam in places and scenarios where it is unnecessary.

Where to use a high beam?- There are several conditions where a high beam should be used. First, if the road is pitch black, it is time to switch on the high beam. Second, if the weather condition is extreme, and the visibility is extremely less, the high beam should be switched on. The high beam is also to be used when there is a vehicle in the front that needs to be overtaken, but there is not enough space to do the move. In such a scenario, the high beam should be switched on and off a few times repeatedly and make it act like a signal. This act of switching on and off the high beam light is called dipping.

Where not to use?- Where to use is the simple part because that is a part people are usually aware of. However, where to not use is the fragile area that people need to learn. One should not use high beams in cities unless the situation is aligned with the above-mentioned conditions. One should not use a high beam on a two-way street in normal conditions because the high beam could make the driver of an oncoming vehicle go temporarily blind that may lead to an accident. A high beam should also not be used continuously while following a vehicle, as it could disrupt the visibility of the front vehicle’s driver.

Stick with low beam- Apart from the mentioned scenarios, one should always use a low beam because the low beam of a vehicle is powerful. The low beam illuminates up to 60-80 metres of distance in the front that is more than enough to bring a vehicle to a stop in case of an emergency.