The static cornering light consists of an additional light source behind the headlight reflector. When the steering wheel is turned or the turn indicator is operated, a small additional reflector with a separate halogen bulb illuminates the area into which the vehicle is turning, over several metres at an angle of 35 degrees. As a result passers-by are picked up sooner and more easily by the driver, and the attention of other road users is increased by the clear signal effect of the static cornering light.