How to Operate the Alternation Between High Beam and Low Beam?
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The operation method for alternating between high beam and low beam is: 1. Use your thumb and index finger to grasp the lever located at the lower left side of the steering wheel; 2. Pull it backward once; 3. Pull it in the opposite direction once to complete the alternation between high and low beams. Precautions for using car lights include: 1. Turn on the low beam when driving at night; 2. Do not use the high beam when a following vehicle is driving closely behind a leading vehicle in the same direction; 3. When passing through sharp curves, slopes, arch bridges, crosswalks, or intersections without traffic signal control at night, you should alternate between high and low beams to signal. The function of the high beam is to check the road conditions in the distance, while the function of the low beam is to clearly see the road conditions in front of the vehicle.
I've been driving for decades and know how important it is to switch between high and low beams. Most cars have a control lever on the left side of the steering wheel; pulling the lever gently toward yourself temporarily activates the high beams to alert others, such as flashing them at night when encountering a slow-moving vehicle ahead or an oncoming car, and then it automatically returns to low beams. Pushing the lever forward locks the high beams on continuously, which is a great help on dark roads. Don’t abuse this operation—frequent flashing can annoy others; use it only when necessary, such as signaling on mountain roads or alerting on highways. The actual operation is simple—keep the lever clean to avoid jamming. If your car malfunctions, it might be a faulty relay or wiring issue—don’t take risks, have it checked by a professional shop. Safe driving relies heavily on timely light switching.
