Automotive optics play a crucial role within terms of machine control and safety. The traditional set of its components are parking lights, headlights, brake lights and turn signals. And at all it is impossible to say that this set is preserved and exists in strictly specified parameters. In the segment there are regular updates, changing forms, sizes and even the principles of operation of the lamps - it suffices to recall the LEDs and xenon. A slightly different approach to the revision of the organization of light offers an additional headlight, which is increasingly included in the basic configuration of models of large automakers.
The very idea of installing additional headlights has arisenas a means of helping drivers in difficult weather conditions. Improving the light qualities of modern optics only slightly improves the quality of lighting in rain, snow and fog. And the means of additional lighting in this regard, of course, give only advantages. As a result, the additional headlamp covers a large area of the road, while not adversely affecting the driving process itself by other parameters.
First of all, the introduction of additionallight source - is the financial cost of its acquisition, installation and further operation. To acquire cheap optics for such purposes is meaningless, since the effect will also be insignificant. And expensive powerful headlights of additional light will affect the battery consumption. Here you can parry the arguments about the importance of safe movement, but is it so often in principle there is a need to connect this light source? And in this regard, every car owner must proceed from the conditions of operation of the machine within its own region. You should also answer another question - which type of extra light will be optimal?
This option is intended for use innight time. Studies show that in the dark, even when connecting a standard set of headlights, the sharpness of the driver’s visual perception is reduced by 10%. In turn, the extra high-beam headlamps compensate for this flaw by relieving eye strain. In essence, conditions close to daylight are achieved. Especially this effect is enhanced in the case of xenon headlights. First, this lighting option provides at least twice the luminous flux compared to halogen lamps. Secondly, xenon spends one third less energy, which eliminates the lack of additional lighting in terms of energy consumption.
Also worth noting are some negativeaspects. If we are talking about xenon, which will be the best solution, then you should prepare for substantial costs, as it is not cheap. In addition, the additional headlamp with long-range lighting can not always be installed due to the limited number of places intended for the installation of lamps.
Another option to enhance the standard optics, whichIt is used in cases when the existing lamps do not cope with their tasks and without obvious weather noise. But the choice of such a solution is not all obvious. The standard problem for motorists who decide to integrate additional dipped-beam headlights is to look for an installation site. Without assembly manipulations with a slight design change is necessary.
But that's not all.The problem of many sources of dipped auxiliary light is the lack of clear boundaries for the separation of light. As a result, users complain about the blinding of oncoming cars. Alternatively, additional dipped headlights can be replaced with modular optics. In particular, experts recommend the use of Bi-lenses, characterized by a clear boundary of the light supply, and sufficient lighting.
It is fog lights most completereflect the concept of additional optics. Their function demonstrates the radical difference between using one standard light and a combined version - of course, we are talking about operating the machine in inclement weather. But in order to achieve the optimum effect, one should approach the choice of the device correctly. First of all, you can safely avoid buying headlights worth less than 3 thousand rubles. Nothing but an attractive design, and this at best, they will not provide. Really useful additional fog lights are characterized by a wide-angle light distribution of the beam. And this is the main rule of choice. Next, you need to give preference to models with clearly defined upper edges. It is very important that the design provides a downward flow of light with a large inclined angle. Such a device will minimize the risk of lighting oncoming cars.
Дальний свет монтируется в передней части, как already mentioned, if there is a structural possibility. However, they should not obscure the light of the parking lights. From the point of view of control, it is important to ensure that these headlamps will work simultaneously with the base high beam and turn off when switching to the low beam optics. As for the "protivotumanok", these headlights additional light mounted in the front part of the symmetrical longitudinal axis of the car. You should also observe the regulatory distance - the height of the gap will be 25 cm from the road, but not higher than 80 cm. If we are talking about SUVs, then such devices should not exceed the level of the dipped beam. In terms of additional fog optics control, it is worth noting that it must maintain performance regardless of the operation of the main dipped and main beam.
About the possibility of providing additional machineoptics it is advisable to think more in the process of purchasing a car. Large manufacturers provide new models with such light, initially optimizing the design of mounting sockets for them. This solution is offered both as a base option and as part of advanced packages. Also, an additional headlamp can be installed on some models that are not focused on such improvements. But in this case, it is recommended to think over the technical part and the possibility of onboard electrical wiring. Especially if the lighting is controlled by third-party systems like alarms with access control. With regard to the validity of this choice, then, provided a competent installation of new headlights is unlikely to reduce driving safety, and a positive effect will certainly be provided to some extent.
