- Lessened headlight bulb brightness; over time, standard headlight bulbs will begin to dim, resulting in lower visibility. Headlight bulbs that are dimmed need to be replaced with new ones.
- Poor beam patterns; some headlights, especially standard bulbs, have shorter beam patterns which limit the length of your visibility on the road at night. This can be remedied by switching to a bulb with a longer pattern.
- Dirty or cloudy headlights; cloudy headlights do not allow enough light to shine through, which results in lowered visibility while on the road at night. Lights need to be regularly cleaned from debris, dirt, and inspected for UV damage over time.
Did you know that poor nighttime visibility is one of the leading causes of traffic and other roadside accidents at night time? You may not even realize it, but your headlights may be causing you poor nighttime visibility–which in turn increases your chances of being involved in an accident. Let’s take a closer look at what causes poor headlight visibility at night and what you can do to solve this problem
Headlights and Nighttime Visibility
Headlights are essential for most of your visibility while on the road at night, but if your headlights aren’t working like they should, this can greatly decrease your overall visibility. The most common headlight issues that cause poor visibility are: