Don’t drive with a headlight bulb out

Many news sources are reporting increases in the number of motorists who are driving with headlight bulb failures. There are concerns that the 'credit crunch' may be leading some drivers to take motoring short cuts, negating some vital vehicle essentials, including their car bulbs. This is not only dangerous, but a traffic offence.In the UK, the Institute of Advanced Motorists have issued some guidance to drivers when travelling in the winter. This includes regular checks of your headlight bulbs by making sure they are all functioning correctly. Similarly, in poor driving conditions, it's important to use your headlights - even when it's not dark sometimes - to ensure that you are visible to other drivers and pedestrians.To further improve your safety, and that of other road users, you could upgrade your headlights to xenon bulbs, such as the award winning Philips X-Treme Power, to get 80% more light on the road.