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BRITISH AMERICAN TYPE (CHECKED ON DIPPED BEAM)- CHARACTERISTICS:
(NOTE:1)
Asymmetric dipped beam pattern with an area of high intensity intended to be directed
along the nearside of the road.
Circular lens.
Reason for rejection
The upper edge of the “hot spot” is above the horizontal 0% line.
The upper edge of the “hot spot” is below the horizontal 2,75%line.
The right hand edge of the “hot spot” is: to the right of the vertical 0% line or to the left of
the vertical 2% line.
(NOTE:1) The above information is based on the criteria published in the MOT Inspection
Manual which is an HMSO publication and is available from most bookshops. Always refer to
the current edition for any amendments or changes to current legislation.
CONTROL OF THE LIGHT INTENSITY OF HIGH BEAMS
Switch on the high beams.
Read the intensity on the luxmeter.