When your vehicle's lights are aimed too low...

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the illuminated area ahead is reduced.

When a vehicle's lights are adjusted too low, the long-distance illumination capacity is reduced. This affects safety in the following way: Purpose of Lighting: A vehicle's lights serve to indicate its presence, illuminate the road and warn other road users. They are essential for seeing and being seen, and for signalling. Reduced Long-Distance Visibility: If the lights are aimed too low, they do not adequately illuminate the road at long distance. This can make it harder to detect obstacles, traffic signs, or changes in road conditions in good time. Importance in Unfavourable Conditions: In low-light conditions or at night, correct lighting is crucial for perceiving hazards with sufficient advance warning. Light Adjustment and Road Visibility: Correct adjustment of the lights is even more important on roads with insufficient lighting, where maximum visibility is needed.