Do Car Lights Turn On Automatically at Night?

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Car lights do turn on automatically at night. This feature is commonly referred to as automatic headlights. When the ambient light outside the vehicle dims in the evening or when the car passes through poorly lit areas such as tunnels, the vehicle's sensor system automatically detects the change and controls the headlights to turn on. Automatic Headlights in Cars: Automatic headlights are a convenience feature installed by car manufacturers, incorporating a light-sensing control system in the front headlights. When the driving conditions become darker, the headlights automatically illuminate, and they turn off when the light brightens. Drivers simply need to turn the light switch to the AUTO position, and the vehicle will accordingly activate the high or low beams or turn them off, making it very convenient for entering and exiting tunnels and garages. Correct Usage of Car Lights: Turning the left light control switch forward one notch activates the parking lights, turning it forward two notches turns on the low beams, pushing the light control lever forward once activates the high beams, and lifting the lever forward once turns on the right turn signal. During nighttime driving, the low beams should be used, and high beams must not be used when driving closely behind or in front of another vehicle.