Car Headlight Bulb
Every vehicle contains many parts designed to maximize safety and make driving easier on drivers. Most people think of airbags, car alarms, and anti-lock brake systems when they think of vehicle safety features. These are very important, but one of the most overlooked safety features on a vehicle is the headlight bulb. The headlight bulb is used on a daily basis, so it's easy to forget that it keeps you safe while you're driving. However, the importance of the headlight bulb in a car or truck cannot be underestimated. Learning more about the headlight bulb can help you to appreciate everything it does to keep you safe while traveling the roads.
The headlight bulb is located within the headlamps of your vehicle. Some vehicles have separate bulbs for high beams and low beams, while others have one headlight bulb for high beams and one headlight bulb for low beams. The positioning of the headlight bulb on a vehicle is very important. The headlight bulb needs to illuminate the road in front of the driver as well as the sides of the road. This helps drivers to see what other cars are doing as well as keep an eye out for obstacles such as pedestrians, cyclists, and animals. If the headlight bulb is not positioned properly, the driver may not be able to see as well as they should to drive in poorly lit areas.
The headlight bulb may be one of several varieties. Inexpensive cars tend to have inexpensive headlight bulbs. Some small models only require a headlight bulb that costs around $7. Larger vehicles and luxury cars often have xenon headlights or more expensive headlight bulbs that provide greater illumination of the roadways. Replacing the headlight bulb is fairly easy in most vehicles. However, some models require that the car battery be moved in order to replace the headlight bulb. This is due to the location of the headlamp within the vehicle.
Most places have laws regarding the headlight bulb being in working order. If your bulb goes out while you are driving, you may be pulled over and given a ticket. Some law enforcement officers will give you a warning, but you must have your headlight bulb replaced in a set time period and then provide proof to the police that the repair has been made. This is because driving without both headlights working is dangerous for you as well as other drivers. Without a headlight bulb, it is difficult for other drivers to see your car on the road, and it's also difficult for you to see any obstacles in the road.
If you do need to replace your headlight bulb, it's easy to find a new one for your vehicle. You can go to any auto parts store and find out what kind of bulb you need. In some stores, you may need to ask a clerk to enter your vehicle make and model into a computer to find out the headlight bulb you need. In other stores, a catalog is available that allows you to match up your vehicle with the proper headlight bulb. Once you have purchased your headlight bulb, you can replace it yourself or ask a family member or friend to replace it for you. It's such a simple job that it's not worth the money to have it done by a mechanic unless your vehicle is under warranty and you do not want to risk damaging your car and voiding the warranty by doing the work yourself.
