Posted on 10/11/2021
You may be surprised to learn that 40% of traffic fatalities take place at night even though there’s 60% less traffic. It goes to show how important proper visibility is to nighttime driving. Obviously, a clean windshield is important – so are good wiper blades. Your headlights play a big role as well. There are two main concerns. One is with the headlamp, or bulb. The other is with the lens. The fact of the matter is that headlamps go dim over time. You just need to replace them. Some vehicles come with a standard blub which you can replace, or you can upgrade to a halogen bulb that’s much brighter. Halogen costs a little more, but you’d be amazed at the difference. It’s a good idea to replace your headlamps once a year. The idea is that your lamps never dim to the point that they become a safety issue. Just take care of it at a fall oil change so that your lights will be bright for the ... read more