When driving at night and another vehicle is approaching, what type of headlamps should you use?

Using low beam headlamps when another vehicle is approaching at night is essential for road safety. Low beams are designed to provide adequate illumination of the road ahead while minimizing glare for oncoming drivers. This glare can blind or distract them, increasing the risk of an accident.

High beams, although they provide a broader and more intense light, can be dangerously blinding to other drivers, especially at night. Fog lights are intended for use in specific conditions like fog, rain, or snow, where a lower light dispersion helps reduce reflections that can obscure visibility. Parking lights are primarily for indicating a parked vehicle and do not provide adequate illumination for driving.

Therefore, switching to low beam headlamps is not only a legal requirement in many areas when facing oncoming traffic but also a critical practice to ensure the safety of all road users.