How to Turn On High Beam and Low Beam Headlights?
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Method for turning on high and low beam headlights: The switch for high and low beam headlights is usually located on the left side of the steering wheel, and can be turned on and switched by flipping it up and down. The correct methods and situations for using high and low beam headlights are as follows: 1. High beam should not be used on roads with good lighting conditions. 2. When meeting another vehicle at night on a road without central isolation facilities or a center line, low beam should be used when the distance to the other vehicle is more than 150 meters; when meeting non-motor vehicles on narrow roads or narrow bridges, low beam should be used. 3. When driving at night without street lights, poor lighting, or in low visibility conditions such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, headlights, side marker lights, and rear position lights should be turned on. 4. Driving without lights in rainy weather is illegal: low beam should be used in light to moderate rain; low beam and front fog lights should be used in heavy rain; low beam, front fog lights, and rear fog lights should be used in torrential rain.
When I was learning to drive, I was always worried about turning on the lights. Generally, the light switch is on the stalk to the left of the steering wheel. Gently pushing it down once turns on the low beams for urban night driving. When brighter light is needed, pushing the stalk forward activates the high beams, but remember to pull it back to switch when there's oncoming traffic to avoid affecting others' safety. Many cars also have automatic lighting functions that turn on when starting, which is very convenient. Night driving is a critical moment; turning on the lights helps you see the road conditions clearly and reduces the risk of accidents. I recommend that beginners practice a few times in a parking lot to get familiar with the feel of the stalk. Additionally, the position of the light controls may vary slightly depending on the car model, so it's best to check the manual for confirmation—don't rely too much on memory. I've learned this the hard way.
