Smart Vehicle Headlight Auto Switching and Intensity Control

Abstract

Road safety is a crucial concern in modern transportation, with nighttime driving posing significant challenges due to improper headlight usage. Excessive high- beam usage can cause temporary blindness to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of accidents. Manual headlight switching often leads to human errors, contributing to poor visibility conditions. This paper presents an intelligent vehicle headlight control system that automates headlight switching and intensity control using sensor-based technology. The proposed system incorporates Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) to detect ambient light, Ultrasonic sensors to sense oncoming vehicles, and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) sensors to detect sudden vehicle tilts indicative of an accident. Additionally, a GPS and GSM module is integrated to provide real-time accident alerts, allowing for faster emergency response. By automating headlight control and accident detection, the proposed system enhances road safety and optimizes energy consumption. Experimental results demonstrate that the system operates efficiently under various conditions, ensuring real-time response and improved driving safety.

Introduction

Manual control of vehicle headlights often leads to safety risks such as glare-related accidents and poor visibility, especially due to improper switching between high and low beams. Existing headlight systems rely heavily on driver input, lacking real-time adjustment to environmental changes or oncoming traffic, and do not include accident detection or emergency communication. These limitations contribute to accidents, delayed responses to lighting conditions, energy inefficiency, and lack of hazard detection.

To address these issues, the project proposes an automated vehicle headlight control system using sensors (LDR for ambient light, ultrasonic for detecting oncoming vehicles, and MEMS for accident detection) integrated with GPS and GSM modules for real-time emergency alerts. The system, implemented on an Arduino platform, autonomously switches headlights on/off and adjusts beam intensity to prevent glare, while also detecting accidents and sending precise location alerts to emergency contacts. Tests simulating various driving conditions demonstrated effective performance.

The proposed system improves road safety by reducing glare, enhancing visibility, conserving energy, and enabling quicker emergency responses without driver intervention. Future enhancements may include AI-based object detection, IoT connectivity, and integration with advanced driver assistance technologies, paving the way for smarter and safer transportation systems.

Conclusion

The Smart Vehicle Headlight Auto Switching and Intensity Control System offers an intelligent and automated solution to enhance road safety and driving convenience. By integrating key technologies such as LDR, Ultrasonic sensors, MEMS, GSM, and GPS modules, the system ensures real-time headlight switching, glare prevention, and emergency alert mechanisms. Unlike traditional vehicle lighting systems, this approach provides adaptive illumination control, automated response mechanisms, and improved driver visibility, thereby reducing road hazards and preventing accidents. Controlled testing demonstrated the system\'s high accuracy, minimal response time, and reliable emergency communication, proving its efficiency in proactively addressing nighttime driving challenges. The research underscores the significance of smart vehicle automation in modern transportation, highlighting the potential for future enhancements such as AI-based decision-making, cloud integration, and V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication. By delivering intelligent lighting control, predictive accident detection, and real-time emergency response, the system significantly improves road safety, minimizes driver fatigue, and contributes to the advancement of autonomous driving technologies..

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Copyright © 2025 Mohanraj C, Lokeshwaran S, Nareandhiran K B, Mrs. C. P. Gowthami. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.