AAA research shows the danger of driving with old headlights

Are you driving with old or dirty headlights? AAA research suggests that’s a bad idea.

New test results from AAA show that clouded or yellow headlights only generate more than 20 percent the amount of lights that new headlights do, which means dangerous nighttime driving.

AAA urges drivers to check their headlights for signs of deterioration and invest in new headlights or, at a minimum, a low-cost service to boost the safety of driving after dark.

And dangerous driving isn’t the only downside of cloudy lights.

“Clouded or yellow headlights are a safety issue,” said Matt Nasworthy, Florida Public Affairs Director, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “In some states, motorists can be ticketed for headlights that significantly reduce visibility.”

AAA found deteriorated headlights, when used on low beam, provided just 22 percent of the amount of light a new headlight does when operating at full capacity.

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