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At night, what can happen if dipped-beam headlamps are aimed too low?

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It can make timely detection of distant obstacles harder.

It can shorten the illuminated area and make timely obstacle detection harder. Check adjustment according to manufacturer instructions and adapt speed to the visible distance. Correct adjustment should provide vision without dazzling; not every headlamp fault has the same effect.

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  • It always increases visible range with no drawback.

  • It guarantees correct illumination of the entire road.

  • It can make timely detection of distant obstacles harder.

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