In which situation should you use your high beams?

Using high beams is appropriate in rural areas with no oncoming traffic because it significantly improves visibility. High beams illuminate the road and its surroundings more effectively than low beams, allowing you to see further ahead, spot potential hazards like animals or pedestrians, and identify road signs more easily. In rural settings, where light pollution is minimal and there are often fewer visual distractions, high beams can greatly enhance driver awareness and safety.

In contrast, using high beams in foggy conditions can be problematic, as the light can reflect off the fog, creating a glare that reduces visibility rather than improving it. Well-lit roads do not require high beams since the existing streetlights adequately illuminate the road and surroundings for safe driving. Following another vehicle with high beams can blind the driver in front, which is dangerous and, therefore, discouraged.