Lowbeam
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- By: Kevin van Mierlo
What is lowbeam?
Definition
If you’re looking for lighting, you may well have come across the term ‘low beam’ before. But what exactly is it? Low beam is comparable to a car’s dimming lights. It does not dazzle other road users when someone is approaching. This is due to the different beam pattern compared to, for example, high beam. Low beam and high beam naturally also produce very different light images.
When is it compulsory?
Wearing low beam lights is mandatory in several situations. Since lowbeam is similar to dimming lights, it is possible to say that it can also be mandatory. Importantly, a shape of low beam must be carried in a number of situations. When low beam lights are mandatory is fairly easy to explain. Namely, it is when it is dark outside. When visibility is poor, running low beam lights during the day is also very important. If the lighting is used incorrectly, you may be fined. The vehicle may also fail to pass the inspection.
In principle, it is not easy to dazzle other road users with your low beam. However, it can be dangerous if they are incorrectly adjusted. This is particularly true of LED lighting, which is naturally brighter than other types of lighting. The driver of the vehicle is responsible at all times for ensuring the lighting is correctly adjusted. It is for good reason that it is recommended to check the lighting every month.
Low beam at TRALERT®
TRALERT® also offers a driving light capable of operating in low-beam mode: the HLEU175 LED driving light. This light is equipped with both low-beam and high-beam functions. A clear dividing line indicates that it is possible to have half of the headlamp lighted, whilst it is also possible to have the entire headlamp lighted. When the entire headlamp is lighted, it is in high beam mode. The light has a robust polycarbonate lens and produces 1,422 lumen. The different lighting modes it can provide make it a versatile driving light.
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