What should a rider do when riding at night?

Using high beam headlights when riding at night is crucial for improving visibility. High beam headlights illuminate the road ahead much better than low beams, allowing the rider to see further and more clearly. This is particularly important on dark, unlit roads, where additional light can help detect obstacles, changes in terrain, or other vehicles sooner, thereby increasing the overall safety of the ride.

Riders should be mindful, however, that while using high beams, they need to switch to low beams when approaching other vehicles to avoid blinding them. The capability to see further with high beams also gives riders time to react to potential hazards, making nighttime riding significantly safer when this feature is utilized properly.