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Noun: passing beam headlamp
  1. Dipped-beam (also called low, passing, or meeting beam) headlamp provides a light distribution to give adequate forward and lateral illumination without dazzling other road users with excessive glare; this beam is specified for use whenever other vehicles are present ahead.
    - low beam headlamp, meeting beam headlamp, dipped-beam headlamp

Type of: headlamp, headlight