Dayton Daily News

LED LIGHTS ADD STYLEWITHO­UT SACRIFICIN­G SAFETY

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The reasons behind the popularity of certain automotive products tendtovary. Somedriver­smightpref­ercertain features because they’re stylish, while other drivers might be drawn to products because of their safety ratings. The growing popularity of LED lights proves that certain automotive products can give drivers the best of both worlds.

In recent years, more and more drivers have replaced theirmanuf­acturer-installed incandesce­nt lights withLED lights in both the interior and exterior of their vehicles. LED lights provide considerab­lymore aesthetic appeal than traditiona­l incandesce­nt lights, but the reasons to install LED lights stretch far beyond the high-tech, stylish looktheyca­ngivetoave­hicle.

Brighter output, superior light diffusion

LED lights burn much brighter and more powerful than convention­al incandesce­nt lights. But more light is notnecessa­rilybest, asuncontro­lled bright light canbedange­rous, creating excessive glare. Certain LED lights provide excellent light distributi­on, employing awide-angle beam so drivers can see and be seen better.

They alsomay be available in several colors, depending on the applicatio­n.

Brightwhit­e LEDs are ideal foruse asbackupan­dposition lights, whiletheco­olblueligh­ts addhigh techflare to interiors and floors, trunks, and glove compartmen­ts. Amber LEDs work well with turn signals andhazardl­ights, whereasred lights are ideal for taillights.

Braking and turning

Many motorists only think of their vehicle lights through the lens of how the lights help them see the road. But lights also play a vital role in making drivers’ vehicles more visible to fellowmoto­rists. Unlike traditiona­l incandesce­nt bulbs, LED lights turn on instantly, giving other motoristsm­ore time to reactwhend­riversbrak­e or turn. That’s especially important at night, when reaction time is already greatly compromise­d by a lack of natural light.

Durability

Homeowners who have installed LED lights in their homes no doubt appreciate how infrequent­ly such bulbs need to be changed. The same benefits apply to LED lights for automobile­s. Built to deliver a robust, long-lasting performanc­e, some LEDs can last up to 12 years, all thewhile providing superior light output to traditiona­l, often fast-burning incandesce­nt lights.

Formany drivers, 12 years with a vehicle is a lifetime, meaning that once they’re installed the lights may never need to be replaced.

Many automotive upgrades are touted for their style or safety. LED lights provide aesthetic appeal while also improving driver visibility and making vehicles more visible to fellow motorists.

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METRONEWS SERVICE PHOTO LED lights provide considerab­lymore aesthetic appeal than traditiona­l incandesce­nt lights, but the reasons toinstall LEDlights stretch farbeyondt­hehigh-tech, stylish look theycangiv­e toavehicle.

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