How to Properly Toggle Between High and Low Beams?
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First, pull the lever toward yourself once, then push it away once, repeating this back-and-forth motion twice. This achieves the toggling between high and low beams. Below is relevant information about high-low beam switching: 1. Purpose of high-low beam switching: Makes other road users more likely to notice you, serves as a reminder when meeting oncoming vehicles, or when passing through intersections. 2. Conditions for using high-low beam switching: (1) When overtaking, activate the left turn signal in advance and alternate between high and low beams. (2) When driving at night on sharp curves, slopes, arched bridges, crosswalks, and similar road sections, alternate between high and low beams.
When I first learned to drive, I often got confused about the light switch positions. The control lever is on the left side of the steering wheel—pulling it toward your body turns on the low beams, while pushing it forward activates the high beams. Proper operation requires gentle and natural movements, avoiding sudden jerks or hesitations. On my first night drive, I accidentally pushed too hard, leaving the high beams on for too long and blinding an oncoming driver—luckily, they weren’t upset. The key is to switch back to low beams about 150 meters before meeting another car to avoid dazzling them. When driving on dark mountain roads, I practice the switching motion in advance while slowing down to ensure smooth and timely adjustments. I remember my instructor emphasizing that proper switching also includes checking if the lights actually turn on, not just moving the lever. A few more practices, and it becomes second nature—safe driving starts with the details.
