How to Turn On High Beam and Low Beam?
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Push the lever forward one notch for low beam, and another notch for high beam. Pushing it back switches back to low beam. Here are details about low beam and high beam: 1. Generally, pushing the switch toward the engine compartment keeps the high beam continuously on; pulling it back one notch turns off the high beam and restores low beam; pushing it one notch toward the driver activates temporary high beam flash, and releasing the switch automatically returns it to the low beam position. This is commonly used to alert vehicles in the opposite lane, known as alternating between high and low beams. 2. If the high beam is pushed outward, the condition for turning on the high beam is that the low beam must be on. Otherwise, operating on other light settings won't allow the high beam to be turned on. However, pushing inward to flash the high beam once is unrestricted and can be done even when the lights are off.
I have quite a bit of driving experience, and every time I go out at night, I have to fiddle with that light stalk. First, turn on the headlight switch near the steering wheel, usually rotating it to the parking light position. Then, the lever on the left side of the steering wheel—pull it toward yourself once for low beams, twice or hold it for high beams; push it back to switch back to low beams. Remember not to misuse high beams in the city to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Once, I was driving on a mountain road, and pulling the high beam illuminated the curve, allowing me to see the roadside markers clearly. Different car models vary slightly—Japanese cars have a unified lever operation, while German cars might have more buttons. Regularly check if the bulbs are aging to avoid sudden failure on the road, as ensuring nighttime safety is crucial. Automatic lighting systems are quite popular now—just turn on auto mode to switch between high and low beams automatically, making it hassle-free. I recommend new car owners give it a try.
As a new driver who just got my license, I still remember how the instructor taught me: After getting in the car, start the engine first, then turn the headlight knob to the 'on' position to turn on the lights. Then, feel for the control lever next to the steering wheel—a gentle pull toward yourself once turns on the low beams. If you need to switch to high beams, pull it deeper and it will stay fixed; push it back to return to low beams. At first, I often got confused, but I became more proficient after practicing night driving—on open highways, high beams give you a wider field of vision, but you must remember to switch back when oncoming traffic approaches. The icons on the car are intuitive: a downward arrow indicates low beams, while an upward arrow means high beams. It's important to develop the habit of checking if the lights are working properly, such as ensuring sufficient brightness in rainy or foggy conditions to see the road clearly. During the driving test, the examiner reminded me to operate safely and stay calm. Now, every time I drive, I double-check these settings to avoid emergencies.
