dipped beam

Frequency: 5.76.2 per million words

The less bright setting of a vehicle's headlights.

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  • Remember to use your dipped beam in built-up areas at night.
  • You must switch to a dipped beam when another vehicle is approaching.
  • He switched to dipped beam as an oncoming car approached.
  • In many countries, it is mandatory to use a dipped beam even during the day.
  • I need to get the dipped beam on my car fixed before its annual inspection.
  • The mechanic noticed that one of the dipped beam bulbs had blown.
  • Is your left dipped beam working correctly?
  • At dusk, she switched on the car's dipped beam to improve visibility.
  • Driving with only one functioning dipped beam is a traffic offence.
  • The road was poorly lit, so he relied entirely on his dipped beam.
  • The dark country road was faintly illuminated by the car's dipped beams.
  • A flashing dashboard light indicated a problem with the dipped beam system.
  • In foggy conditions, you should use your dipped beam, not the main beam.
  • Switching from full beam to a dipped beam prevents dazzling oncoming drivers.
  • In many modern cars, the dipped beam activates automatically at dusk.
  • Please ensure your dipped beam is correctly aligned to pass the inspection.
  • Using the dipped beam appropriately is crucial for night-time road safety.
  • The car's automatic lighting system activates the dipped beam in tunnels.
  • The police officer informed me that my right dipped beam was out.
  • It's a common courtesy to use your dipped beam in residential areas at night.