How should low-beam lights be aimed in a motor vehicle?

Description

Annex 1 pt 4.1 and 4.2. p. 11979 of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 18 September 2009 on the scope and method of conducting tests (Journal of Laws No. 155, item 1232) § 2 Annex no. 6, table 1, pt 2 of the Regulation on the technical conditions of vehicles and the scope of their necessary equipment (Journal of Laws of 2003, No. 32, item 262, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: In such a way that they light the road asymmetrically.

Dipped-beam headlights in a vehicle should be set asymmetrically. This means that the right headlight illuminates the road and the verge over a greater distance, while the left one shines for a shorter distance and lower down. This adjustment prevents dazzling drivers approaching from the opposite direction, while ensuring good visibility of pedestrians and signs on the right side of the road.

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