#DimTheLights
Did you know most of us use high beams while riding and we don’t even realise that? Well, we have used high beams so much in the past that it has become a habit – a habit that our subconscious mind has accepted very well. But this habit could cost a life. It could be yours, or of a fellow motorist's. To make things worse, you could be the reason of someone’s misery. But all this can be avoided right away. But before that, allow us to tell what happens when you are using high beams on your motorcycles and scooters.
Low beam lights are more than enough to throw light on the road right in front of your bikes or scooters at night. Most of the modern two-wheelers have good light spread and intensity, making it easy to ride at night. But there are times, when you want to see the road ahead from a farther distance and that’s when high beam lights come into play. These lights light up the road to a greater extent than what the low beam does. This is quite useful when you are riding on state highways to spot pot holes or speed-breakers. Sometimes it is also a good idea to use on national highways. But unfortunately, most Indians use high beam as their default light setting while on the road – something that needs to stop ASAP.
High beam lights dazzle the oncoming traffic briefly. But this time is enough to cause an accident or make someone panic behind the wheels or handlebar. And this is why we need to #DimTheLights today and save a life with Apollo Tyres. Here, we tell you when to use the high beam lights and when to #DimTheLights.
• Don’t use high beam within the city
City riding is all about less speed and commuting from one point to another. Most of the times, there are just one or two lanes, and when riding with high beam, you are bound to blind the oncoming traffic.
• Use high beams only at right places
High beam options should be used only when the place is really dark and there is no oncoming traffic. So places like rural roads where usually there aren’t street lights are the right places to use high beams.
• Turn-off high beams if you see oncoming vehicle
Even in rural riding conditions, you are bound to encounter some kind of oncoming traffic. So switch to low beam light the moment you see oncoming traffic. •
• Don’t use high beams during rain or fog
High beam lights are quite powerful and when used in foggy or rain conditions, the light gets reflected by water that results into sharp glare. This is a dangerous experience at high speed.
• Never use high beam to signal
This is something majority of Indians love to do knowingly or unknowingly. There’s no use of doing this as it doesn’t convey any message to the riders or drivers of the oncoming traffic. The only thing this does is blind or dazzle the drivers.
Now that you have understood the importance of #DimTheLights, do your part by taking a pledge for a brighter tomorrow. You and your family could save lives. You could visit this link to read more about this initiative.
