How to Turn on Car Lights at Night?
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There are 4 situations for turning on car lights at night as introduced below: 1. No special circumstances: When driving at night, just turn on the low beam, and be sure to use the turn signal when turning. Urban roads are well-lit, so there is no need to use the high beam. However, if you encounter a completely dark road ahead with poor lighting, you should turn on the high beam because the high beam is positioned higher than the low beam, allowing it to illuminate distant and high objects. 2. When meeting another vehicle: If you were using the low beam before, no adjustment is needed. If you were using the high beam, you should switch to the low beam in advance. Otherwise, the high beam will make it difficult for the oncoming vehicle to judge the width of your car, which could easily cause an accident. After passing the oncoming vehicle, decide whether to switch back to the high beam based on road conditions. 3. When driving straight through an intersection: You should use the low beam. There is also a suggestion to alternately use the high and low beams to signal, but according to regulations, when approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should slow down and alternately use the high and low beams to signal. 4. When overtaking: You should turn on the turn signal in advance, then honk and quickly switch between the high and low beams to alert the vehicle ahead. After confirming that the vehicle ahead has no intention of changing lanes, quickly overtake. Do not drive side by side with the other vehicle for too long. After completing the overtaking and maintaining a safe distance from the overtaken vehicle, use the turn signal to move back to the original lane.
