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How to Adjust Your Headlights. If it seems like you're not getting the most out of your
headlights, here are some tips on how to adjust them. You will need A flat surface A clear,
flat wall Tape A level A measuring tape and a screwdriver. Step 1. Park your car on a
flat surface 10 feet in front of a clean and flat wall. Turn on your headlights so they
shine onto the wall. Step 2. Mark with tape the places on the wall where each beam is
most concentrated. Use a level to see if the lights are of equal height and measure the
difference if they are uneven. Step 3. Measure the space between the marks. Use these marks
if the lights need horizontal adjustment. Step 4. Place strips of tape at the spots
you want to adjust to. Your vertical and horizontal adjustment spots will be used for reference
but are not necessarily set in stone. Step 5. Open the hood of your car and locate your
adjuster screws. Each headlight has one screw on the top of the headlight, and one on the
side. Sometimes there's a decorative ring around the headlight. You may have to use
a screwdriver to remove the ring to access the adjustment screws. Step 6. Adjust the
height of the beam by turning the top screw. Avoid making your beam too high -- you don't
want to blind other drivers. Step 7. Adjust the horizontal placement of the beam by turning
the side screw. Use your measurement of the distance between the beams to assist your
adjustment. Step 8. Test your adjustments by sitting in the driver's seat and looking
at the beams on the wall. Go for a night drive to see if you're satisfied with the changes
made. Did you know According to the National Safety Council, traffic death rates are three
times greater at night than during the day.