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In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

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In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

The Lighting on vehicles anytime work flawlessly. With the beginning of the dark season, in which it gets dark earlier and light later, is one Review therefore makes sense, because it contributes to Increase security at. The following tips can increase your safety and that of other road users. It is characteristic in autumn / winter: drive off in the dark and come home in the dark. So if you have to drive, you usually reach for the light switch several times a day.

Important for cars that are equipped with a light sensor!

With cars with Light sensors the light switch sometimes has to be done manually be switched on. The low beam switches on automatically in the dark, but is fraught with problems in difficult lighting conditions. It can happen that the light sensors do not work correctly due to reflective droplets, especially in autumn and in fog. Technical experts therefore advise turning off the automatic and the light turn it on yourself.

In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

Tip: Did you know that daytime running lights only light up at the front, while it is dark at the rear. This is one reason for switching on the low beam manually. So that the following traffic can also recognize your vehicle. Driving with dipped headlights is the safest method in road traffic, especially in changing light conditions and in forest areas.

Fog lights can help!

Fog lights are useful on the car. But your use is allowed only if visibility is poor due to the weathercaused, for example, by fog and snowfall. During the day, it is best to only switch on the parking lights (§17 StVO) in combination with the foggers. The light from the fog lights is spread across the width and, thanks to its low position, you are not dazzled by the fine water droplets. When using fog lights, however, the speed to reducebecause they don't shine far enough. As a rule of thumb, if visibility is less than 50 meters, do not drive faster than 50 km / h.

In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

If the visibility is less than 50 meters, the in Nebelschlussleuch be switched on. Activating the rear fog light too early can result in a Fines (€) of at least 20 euros. Distinctive points for the orientation of the field of vision are the delineator posts on the roadside, which are usually 50 meters apart.

It should also be noted that not all headlights and lights on the cars are permitted. Lamps, lights, headlights, spotlights, turn signals and taillights have have a type approval for the respective vehicle type. This is required by law. So don't just tinker around, just build in and add on, whatever E-mark owns. That also applies for the bulbs im Headlights. Always observe the guidelines for the use of additional headlights. For example, are allowed to go to the two main headlights of a car four instead of two high beam headlights be installed. But only in pairs and matched to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

Special regulations apply to Arbeitssinwerferwhich are primarily mounted on the roof of some off-road vehicles and SUVs. These worklights are allowed not while driving can be used. Exception: it is technically necessary (Sweeper etc.). Such headlights are used as worklights to illuminate workplaces and their devices. Accordingly, the switching regulations must be observed. And of course one is generally forbidden Unterbodenbeleuchtung.

Do not use any other lights on the car

Caution is advised when using conversion kits. Here are the common ones H7 headlights through LED headlights (Retro-Fits) replaced. Without one Type approval these must not be used for the vehicle type to be equipped. This means that the vehicle's operating license expires. Such cars fall during the general inspection with significant flaws through the test and during police checks must be with a Advertising be expected.

In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

Accept light test offers from workshops

Before the start of the dark season, it is always advisable to have the vehicle's lighting system thoroughly checked. Use the Light test offers of the workshops, which are often free of charge. The campaign has been running nationwide since 1956 Light test in October. Go there!

Due to the electronic design, you can no longer adjust modern headlight systems yourself. However, the car workshops and the testing centers have the appropriate technology to set and correct the defects. Always remember See and be seen, makes a significant contribution to road safety in the dark season. And clean the headlights as part of a regular vehicle wash. That is enough, because they do not need any special care. Unless the headlights and taillights are particularly dirty.

In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

Due to different temperatures in the ventilation system, which may not work properly, or due to incorrectly installed light sources, the headlights can fogged up from the inside. In that case you should turn on the lights and the heat generated by conventional headlights will quickly eliminate the problem. Also watch out blind reflectors in the headlights or matte and milky glasses. Have them replaced by your workshop. It is dangerous to remedy the situation with other means such as various reprocessing sets. On the one hand, the surface of the glass / plastic can be removed by the means damaged / changed and the type approval will be lost as a result, on the other hand, such measures are not of long duration.

When buying a car, it all comes down to the right lighting!

The lighting of a car continues to evolve. One should therefore consider buying a new car LED headlights with matrix function to grab. With this technology you drive permanently with high beam. With oncoming traffic, individual elements of the matrix are darkened and the oncoming traffic is not dazzled. This technology is a little more expensive than normal headlights, but it ensures that the road is optimally illuminated. Incidentally, you should ensure perfect visibility in every season and not just in autumn or winter.

In the dark season of the year there are dangers lurking for drivers!

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