Headlights help you see and be seen
Headlights have an obvious purpose. Whether they're automatic or manual, they're put on when it's dark to help everyone see your car and your car see everything it's pointing towards.
Visibility from much further
Being able to see things from further away when driving is important for everyone's safety. It gives you extra time to react to the road ahead of you allowing you to safely navigate any hazards and allowing a smoother, safer journey.
Visible from much further
Others being able to see you from much further helps make your journey smoother and safer too. Other road users will see you approaching from further away giving them more time to anticipate your movements and react accordingly.
Insurance on your side
One problem having damaged or faulty lights can cause is that in a bump, even if you weren't at fault, you may be considered partially liable. When visibility is limited cars are expected to have working lights on to help give them this extra visibility. Not doing so can
Keeping your car safe and MOTd
Working headlights is an important part of your MOT. Not just that they're working but also that they're pointing in the right direction, are the right colour, and are producing enough light. When driving on the road it's important your lights are always at at least this standard.
Checks
Before driving, and especially before any journeys in the dark, you should check the lights on your car to ensure they're working. Turn lights on and walk around your car to check. It only takes a moment and can help prevent issues later on.
Replacements
When one or both of your headlights no longer work it's worth looking into repairing or replacing. At Master of Bumpers we have a range of replacement headlights that are original manufacturer parts so you can be sure they're the right part for your car.
In Summary:
Headlights are more important than they may seem, not just helping with your own visibility, something you could potentially manage, but also others visibility of you as well, putting you in a dangerous zone if your headlights are damaged. It's important to keep them working