There are several reasons why your headlights are getting dim. The problem could be due to corrosion, light bulb problems, and even poor eyesight.
Driving home the other night, I noticed my headlights were dim. The road was darker than it should be. Other vehicles had lights that beamed brightly and illuminated the way. While I could still see ahead of me, there was a lot of squinting, and I looked forward to passing under street lights. When I got back to my house, I remembered the last time it rained the roads seemed quite dark. And then I wondered Do headlights get dimmer over time? Maybe there’s something wrong with my car? Perhaps there’s something wrong with my eyes?
The Danger Posed By Dim Headlights
Headlights that don’t function properly are a real threat to the driver, their passengers, and everyone in the vicinity. Consumer Reports (CR) reported in 2018, the dangers they pose.
Over time, the plastic coating on headlights can become so clouded or yellowed that they give off only 20 percent of the light they had when you first bought the car, the AAA study says. That puts drivers at great risk of crashes as their car ages.
Only 20 percent! That number is jarring. Drivers are distracted enough. We don’t need poor night visibility to add to the dangerous…
