How to Turn On the Low Beam and High Beam of a Car?

[AlessandraLee]

Here are the methods to use the high beam and low beam of a car: 1. The control for high beam and low beam is on the left-hand stalk of the steering wheel. The middle position is for low beam, while the first and third positions are for high beam. 2. The high beam icon is blue with a straight line shape, while the low beam icon is green with a downward-slanted line. 3. There is a stalk on each side of the steering wheel. The right one is mostly for wiper control, and the left one is primarily for light control, including switching between high and low beams, as well as turn signal control. 4. The light combination control stalk moves up and down for high and low beams, while the turn signal stalk moves forward and backward. Both high beam and low beam belong to the headlights, mainly used for nighttime driving illumination. The high beam has a higher angle and longer illumination distance, suitable for roads with poor visibility and no streetlights. The low beam has a lower angle and shorter distance, mostly used for well-lit roads with good conditions. In addition to headlights, the car's lighting system also includes parking lights, brake lights, fog lights, etc., each serving different purposes. Parking lights, also known as small lights, are used to display the width and length of the vehicle at night. Brake lights are brighter and used to inform the following vehicle that the front car is slowing down or stopping. Fog lights are used in heavy fog to enhance vehicle visibility and ensure safe passing.

[Carter]

Let me share how to operate the low beam and high beam lights of a car, which is a fundamental skill every driver should master. In most vehicles, like my daily commuter car, the light controls are located on the stalk to the left of the steering wheel. You turn the knob to a position with a small light symbol to turn on the low beams, which illuminate the road not far ahead. To activate the high beams, you usually need to first turn on the low beams and then push the stalk forward, making the light shine much farther. However, be sure not to use high beams when there are oncoming vehicles or when driving in the city to avoid dazzling other drivers and increasing the risk of accidents. Automatic headlight systems are quite common now; the car will turn on the lights automatically when it gets dark, saving you the trouble of manual operation. In safe driving, lights help you see the road conditions and alert pedestrians and other drivers to your presence, especially in rainy, foggy weather or in tunnels. Don’t underestimate this—operating the lights correctly can prevent a lot of trouble.