Headlights rule could see drivers fined, AA warns View 2 Images

Drivers have been warned that they could be using their lights incorrectly. Motoring experts from the AA have said that if people use the incorrect light, they could risk breaking the Highway Code, and being hit with fines or penalty points.

Full beam are your brightest headlights, more so than your sidelights and dipped headlights. If you're unfamiliar with the name, you may have heard them being called the main beam or high beam headlights. These are crucial as they're placed at an angle so they light up more of the road.

It's best to use them when you're driving along unlit roads at night - and switching them in on the wrong situation could land you in trouble. AA experts warn: "Full beam headlights will help you see

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