How to Turn On the High and Low Beams of a Car?
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The method to turn on the high and low beams of a car is as follows: On the left side of the steering wheel, there is a set of light combination switches. Rotating the combination switch forward one notch turns on the low beam, and pushing it outward activates the high beam. Although the high beam can be turned on with a simple outward push, there is a prerequisite for turning on the high beam: the low beam must be on. Otherwise, operating from other light positions will not enable the high beam. However, pulling the switch inward to flash the high beam once is unrestricted and can be done even when the car lights are off. Alternating between high and low beams is an essential skill for nighttime driving. The icon for the low beam shows light lines pointing downward, while the high beam icon displays light lines pointing straight ahead.
With over a decade of driving experience, I'll teach you a handy rhyme: The lever below the steering wheel on the left side—push forward for high beams, pull back to flash lights, and the middle position is for low beams. Japanese cars usually operate this lever on the left side of the steering wheel, while German cars might place it near the foot pedals. A veteran driver reminds you: always switch to low beams when meeting oncoming traffic at night—getting fined is the least of your worries, blinding the other driver could lead to serious accidents. Remember to check the blue indicator on the dashboard every time you activate high beams, and confirm the light change within 3 seconds of operation. On highways, flashing high beams twice is the customary signal when overtaking.
