Can the Following Vehicle Use High Beams When Driving Behind Another Car at Night?
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When driving behind another car at night, the following vehicle should not use high beams. The specific details about car lights are as follows: 1. Introduction: Car lights are various traffic lights installed on vehicles to ensure safe driving. They are divided into two categories: lighting lamps and signal lamps. From 1905 to 1912, to illuminate the road ahead, acetylene headlights with a spotlight design were first installed, along with a kerosene lamp serving as the rear license plate light. By 1945 to 1947, the minimum required external lighting fixtures had been finalized. Qualified car lights must meet corresponding photometric, colorimetric, and basic environmental testing standards. 2. Development Trends: Unconventional headlights that align with the streamlined body design will continue to evolve, and low-power gas discharge lamps may become the new generation of headlight sources; research is ongoing to improve high-mounted brake lights and high-contrast combination rear lights.
When driving behind another car at night, never use your high beams. I made this mistake when I first started driving, and the driver in front of me rolled down the window and yelled at me. The high beams shining into the rearview mirror of the car ahead create a blinding white glare, making it impossible for the other driver to see anything—it's like driving blindfolded. On the highway, if the car in front can't see the lane markers or suddenly slams on the brakes, a rear-end collision could happen in an instant. Just imagine how you'd feel if a car behind you blasted its high beams at you—you'd be pretty annoyed too. Traffic regulations now require drivers to use low beams when following another vehicle. If you're caught using high beams illegally, you could face fines and points on your license, or worse, cause an accident. So remember, always switch to low beams when following another car at night—keeping a safe distance is what matters most.
