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: 1. Move the light control lever on the left side of the steering wheel to the leftmost position and rotate it forward; 2. Rotating it once sets it to auto, another rotation turns on the parking lights, and rotating it one more notch turns on the low beams; 3. Pushing the entire light control lever forward activates the high beams. Car lights include: 1. Parking lights: To signal the presence of the vehicle to oncoming and following traffic; 2. Turn signals: Used to indicate turning to other vehicles and pedestrians when the car is turning; 3. Headlights: Comprising low beams and high beams, used for vehicle illumination; 4. Fog lights: Used as light signals in foggy weather; 5. Reverse lights: To alert pedestrians and vehicles behind when reversing; 6. Brake lights: To warn following vehicles when braking.
Last time I was teaching my cousin to drive, I realized he couldn't even find the high/low beam switch. Actually, in most cars it's located on the left side of the steering wheel - there's a stalk with light symbols. Pulling it toward yourself flashes the high beams (to alert vehicles ahead), while pushing it all the way keeps the high beams on (a blue indicator lights up on the dashboard). Key point: You must quickly return it to position when meeting oncoming traffic, otherwise you'll blind opposing drivers. The symbols on my old Ford's stalk are worn smooth - I operate it purely by memory. I recommend beginners practice these motions in daylight at parking lots before hitting the road. Some automatic transmission cars hide a rotary knob at the top of the light stalk - you need to twist it to the low beam position before the high/low beam toggle works properly.
