As daylight hours grow shorter and winter weather sets in, driving conditions become significantly more hazardous. Reduced visibility from fog, rain and early darkness increases the risk for everyone on the road. Yet one critical safety measure is often overlooked: vehicle lighting.
While tyres and batteries tend to get the spotlight for winter safety, car lighting plays a vital role in road safety. Poor lighting limits a driver's ability to see and be seen, especially in low-light or adverse weather conditions.
Lighting affects reaction time.
A brighter, correctly aligned beam extends a driver's field of vision by several metres. In winter, those extra metres can be the difference between a near miss and a serious collision.
Winter lighting safety checklist:
- Are your headlights OEM quality and properly aligned?
- Are your brake and tail-lights functioning clearly?
- Are your indicators sharp and responsive?
- Are your fog lights working effectively in low-visibility conditions?
Lighting upgrades that make a difference. Quality lighting products such as the Philips brand are engineered to deliver brighter and clearer illumination on the road. Whether it's halogen, Xenon HID or LED globes, a trusted brand product will maximise road visibility without dazzling oncoming traffic.
Brands like Philips are trusted OEM lighting manufacturers so when choosing replacement lighting, drivers should look for the same light compatibility for safety and optimal lighting performance.
This winter, stay visible and drive with confidence.
About us:
Ultinon Motion, previously known as Lumileds Lamps & Accessories, is a global leader in OEM and aftermarket automotive lighting and accessories, part of First Brands Group. As a leading lighting solutions company for the automotive industry, Ultinon Motion is licensed to use the Philips brand for its automotive lighting and accessories product portfolio in Australia and New Zealand.
