Fernscheinwerfer
English translation: high beam headlight
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| na | high beam headlight |
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| na | High beam |
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| na | high beam lights |
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| na | brights |
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beam Explanation: this is the beam of a car as opposed to the dipped headlight; it is called "Fern"scheinwerfer because it helps you see into the distance. HTH |
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high beam headlight Explanation: or head light with highbeam other terms: Abblendlicht = low beam Hope this helps. Oxford Dic. |
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High beam Explanation: In Australia, we call it 'high beam' and the dipped headlight 'low beam'. Professional experience |
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high beam lights Explanation: please see wwwbhsl.bham.wednet.edu/squalweb/resources/TrafficSafety/practice%20Tests/tsldog4.htm-2k- "When you flash your high beam lights off and on or when you leave your high beam lights on, you put vehicles at risk ..." High beam lights can also be fitted to the rear of your car. Fernlicht = high beam Fernscheinwerfer = high beam lights HTH google and Oxford Duden |
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brights Explanation: Here in the US we just call them brights. Cheerio, Dierk |
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