Can the position lights and low beam lights be turned on together?
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Position lights and low beam lights cannot be turned on simultaneously. Here are the relevant details: 1. When turning on the low beam lights, the design requires first activating the position lights, then the low beam lights. The first turn of the control lever activates the position lights, and the second turn activates the low beam lights. Therefore, when the low beam lights are on, the position lights are already activated. 2. Generally, regulations stipulate that vehicles with a body height exceeding three meters must be equipped with position lights, and vehicles with a width greater than 2.10 meters must also have them. For close-range illumination, the design requires low beam lights to have a wide coverage (160°) but a short illumination distance, approximately 30-40 meters. 3. When driving at night at a speed of 55 km/h, if a situation is detected and the brakes are immediately applied, the stopping distance is exactly 30 meters. This means that the safe distance for seeing an obstacle within the low beam light's range and braking immediately at night is 30 meters, with the speed generally controlled at 40 km/h.
As a veteran taxi driver with over 20 years of experience, I deal with these lights every night. Of course, the parking lights and low beams can be turned on together—no need to worry at all. Think about it: when dusk hasn't completely darkened, I always turn on the parking lights first to make other cars aware of my position. As it gets darker, I naturally switch on the low beams as well. At this point, both indicator lights on the dashboard are lit, and the front and rear lights are working perfectly. The key is that this setup is especially practical: during rainy or foggy conditions, the low beams help me see the road clearly, while the parking lights assist the cars behind in judging my vehicle's width, doubling safety. Car manufacturers designed this combination with usage in mind—the electrical load is completely manageable. The only thing to watch out for is not to add the high beams into the mix, as that would just create unnecessary glare.
