Headlights are essential for safe driving, especially at night or in poor weather conditions. They illuminate the road ahead, allowing you to see potential hazards and navigate safely. However, simply turning them on isn’t enough; they must be properly aligned to provide optimal visibility.
Improperly aligned headlights can misdirect light, illuminating the sides of the road instead of directly ahead, reducing your visibility and potentially blinding other drivers. Fortunately, adjusting your headlights is a straightforward process that you can do yourself with just a screwdriver.
First, park your car on a level surface facing a flat wall or garage door. Turn on your headlights and observe the beams. Properly aligned headlights will appear even and straight.
If adjustment is needed, locate the adjustment screws on your headlight assembly. These are typically found on the side and bottom of the headlight housing. Using a screwdriver, carefully loosen or tighten the screws to raise or lower the beams. Make small adjustments and recheck the alignment after each adjustment until the beams are properly aligned. This ensures optimal visibility and road safety for you and other drivers.