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Motoring experts issue headlight warning to British drivers amid winter freeze

John Clark Motor Group warned UK drivers not to rely on automatic headlights this winter and recommended manually adjusting lights for better visibility on winter roads.
Automatic headlight control systems detect ambient light and activate headlights when sensor levels drop, but frost, fog and snow in British winter weather can impair ambient-light sensors and cause errors.
Many new vehicles' daytime running lights can illuminate white front lights but leave taillights dark, so drivers should check that headlights operate correctly as cold affects vehicle components.
That malfunction can leave taillights dark, increasing collision risk, so John Clark Motor Group urges drivers to manually set headlight settings each time for safer winter driving.
While automatic headlights can feel like one less thing to think about, the group warned they may be unreliable in British winter conditions, making manual checks essential for safety.

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