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High Beam Indicator

The main beam headlights are on.

Normal risk

Switch to low beam for oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle to avoid dazzling other drivers.

Short answer · When should I use high beam?

On unlit roads when no other road users are ahead or approaching. Dip to low beam for oncoming traffic, when following another car and in built-up areas. Many cars offer automatic high beam that switches for you.

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What to do

  1. Dip for othersSwitch to low beam when you see oncoming lights.

How is the light behaving?

What you seeWhat it usually meansWhat to do
SteadyHigh beam onDip when other road users are near

Possible causes

  1. High beam switched onNormal information light.

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