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You live in the country and there isn't much in the way of street lighting, or maybe you live on a poorly lit back road and would like to reduce the chances of hitting a stray dog or deer at night. I will go over the best options to increase your vision on the road at night.

The best way to increase driving visibility is to make sure you are using HID technology also known as xenon lighting in your headlamps. This lighting technology is much more advanced that traditional halogen setups. Be sure not to confuse tinted colored halogen bulbs for xenon lights. Ensure you have xenon headlights installed on your vehicle by looking for a ballast either integrated into the headlamp or mounted outside of the headlight assembly. Some cars come from the factory with these installed, but that's not always the case. If you don't have them on your vehicle don't worry, there are after market kits you can get for around $90. I would make sure you buy a higher quality kit, as all kits are not created equal and if you cheap out you could be potentially purchasing a fire hazard. Its proven that installing xenon headlights can improve visibility 2-3X. There are different "temperature" kits available for sale, but the only difference between these is generally the color of the light. I'd recommend picking 6000K as it increases driving visibility the most. There should not be a price difference for different colors so don't let some of the sneakier online stores trick you into thinking one costs more. Stay away from more mom and pap looking sites as they generally skimp and sell you cheap import garbage. Installation is pretty easy, they come with in depth instructions, but if you are too lazy or scared you should be able to get them professionally installed for less than $50. Another option is to install fog lights. This will really help your side vision as they are mounted lower on the car and the light spreads wider. You can even install xenon lights onto your fogs for the best results. There is a pretty good explanation as to why to upgrade to xenon lights here. It explains the technical aspects of xenon technology and its benefits.

Lastly, make sure your headlamps are clean. The light will not diffuse properly if the lenses are covered in dust or dirt. Just run a wet rag over the outside of your lamps and you will notice a big difference.

HID Kit Color Options - Click to see a very nice flash animation of the different HID colors to choose from.

Parking Lamp Lens by Crown Automotive $9.99 Jeep SJ & J-Series (1973-1991); Left side; Amber lens; Parking Lamp Lens by Crown Automotive

Waldmann Add-X Lens for Omnivue SNE Lamp, 2X Magnification $93 Waldmann Add-X Lens for Omnivue SNE Lamp

Waldmann Add-X Lens for Omnivue SNE Lamp, 2X + 4X Magnification $112.42 Waldmann Add-X Lens for Omnivue SNE Lamp

Waldmann Add-X Lens for Omnivue ESD Lamp, 2X Magnification $144.1 Waldmann Add-X Lens for Omnivue ESD Lamp

Designer Contact Lens Case $7.29 Designer contact lens case - great gift idea. Case holds sturdy screw-top lens case and mirror.

Pet Contact Lens Cases $6 Amcon Pet Contact Lens Case is an animal lover's dream lens case. The Pet Contact Lens Case features an image of your favorite animal, and is a durable case suited for travel. It features a screw-top lens holder on the interior along with a mirror for lens application.

Leather Contact Lens Cases $7 Amcon Leather Contact Lens Case is a stylish alternative to traditionally bland contact lens cases. Ideal for travel, the Leather Contact Lens Case is durable enough to carry around without worrying about spilling, and even comes with an interior mirror for lens application.

Gold Shimmer Contact Lens Case $4.5 California Accessories Gold Shimmer Contact Lens Case is a stylish suede-like contact lens shell. Gold Shimmer Contact Lens Case features an interior lens case, interior mirror for lens application, and is compact and portable for every application.

Screw-Top Contact Lens Case $1.5 Screw-top contact lens case. Conveniently fits in the smallest purse or handbag. Available in multiple colors. Don't confuse your lens case with someone else's!

Sports Contact Lens Case $7 General Sports Contact Lens Case is ideal for the athlete or general sports enthusiast. Sports Contact Lens Case is a great gift for an aspiring athlete, and features all major American sports. Cases are durable and made from high-grade plastic to avoid leaks and travel damage.

Eyeglass Lens Care Kit $5.95 Includes multi-purpose lens cleaner, microfiber cleaning cloth, and a phillips and flat head screwdriver for all of your eyeglass care needs.

Ultrasonic Contact Lens Cleaner $26.5 I Sonic's Ultrasonic Contact Lens Cleaner is the perfect accessory to keep your contacts clean, fresh, and comfortable in just 2 minutes.

540 Series Ion Plasma Fog Lamp Lens by PIAA for Jeep $42.99 Replacement lens for 540 ion plasma lamp;Sold individually 540 Series Ion Plasma Fog Lamp Lens by PIAA for Jeep

540 Series Xtreme White Driving Lamp Lens by PIAA for Jeep $40.99 Replacement lens for 540 Xtreme driving lamp;Sold individually 540 Series Xtreme White Driving Lamp Lens by PIAA for Jeep

Gray Lens Cleaning Cloth $3 The gray micro fiber lens cleaning cloth is designed to clean eye wear, camera lenses, cell phone screens, PDAs, and other delicate surfaces. The cloth can be used dry or in combination with our various spray cleaners.

Camouflage Lens Cleaning Cloth $3 The Camouflage micro fiber lens cleaning cloth is designed to clean eye wear, camera lenses, cell phone screens, PDAs, and other delicate surfaces. The cloth can be used dry or in combination with our various spray cleaners.

Blue Lens Cleaning Cloth $2 The blue micro fiber lens cleaning cloth is designed to clean eye wear, camera lenses, cell phone screens, PDAs, and other delicate surfaces. The cloth can be used dry or in combination with our various spray cleaners.

Contact Lens Drain Guard $3 The Contact Lens Drain guard lies at the base of your sink and prevents lenses (along with jewelry and other small items) from falling down the drain and being lost.