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Keep Your Family Safe While Driving at Night or in Bad Weather

HILLSBORO, N.H., July 17 PRNewswire — Keeping our families safe on the road is one of the most important things a parent can do. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic accidents are the single most common cause of death for children ages four to 18.

Responsible parents generally buy a car seat and make sure that it is installed correctly. We all know that practicing safe driving, by obeying speed limits and driving only when sober and alert is vital. But many don't know that they can take the additional steps to minimize accidents by improving visibility.

Accidents are three times more likely to occur at night than during the day. OSRAM SYLVANIA, the world leader in automotive lighting solutions, offers families ideas on how to maintain safety and visibility on the road:

— Consider replacing standard halogen headlights with high performance headlights that produce a brighter and whiter light. Many people don't realize that they have a choice in headlight bulbs, but high performance products like SYLVANIA SilverStar(R) Ultra bulbs are up to 50 percent brighter and increase downroad visibility by up to 40 percent.

— Don't wait for your headlights to dim and burn out before you replace them. Most headlights will dim up to 20 percent over time. Evaluate them every year to ensure the best lighting performance.

— Replace your headlights in pairs to avoid uneven illumination, which can diminish driving visibility.

— Clean your headlights and windshield to help you see better at night and in poor weather conditions.

— Ask your auto service person to check that your headlights are properly aimed. Headlights can be knocked out of alignment by rough driving and, if not properly aimed, can be distracting to other drivers.

— Take a moment to check periodically that all your car lights are in good working order. Ask a friend to turn on the headlights, brake lights and turn signals as you walk around the outside of the car.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting

OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH, is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The company's global automotive lighting division has its principal North American operations in Hillsboro, N.H., with nearly 700 employees. In addition to TS 16949, this facility has also achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications. Automotive Lighting designs, develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art automotive light sources, including auxiliary, advanced halogen, LED and high-intensity discharge lighting for interior, exterior and forward lighting applications. More than 400 lamp types are produced for cars, trucks, and electronics in facilities throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Automotive applications for OEMs are marketed under the OSRAM brand while products for the aftermarket are sold under the SYLVANIA brand. For more information, visit http://www.sylvania.com/auto.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit http://www.sylvania.com.

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