How to Use Headlights When Meeting Another Vehicle?
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When meeting another vehicle at night, it is essential to turn on the low beam. If the high beam was previously on, be sure to switch back to the low beam in advance. After the vehicles have passed each other, decide whether to turn on the high beam again based on the road conditions. During the meeting, quickly switching between high and low beams can alert the other driver. If the other vehicle uses the high beam, it may impair visibility of the road.
I just completed a long-distance night drive last month and deeply realized: the proper time to switch to low beams is about 150 meters before meeting oncoming traffic. When you spot headlights from an approaching vehicle - regardless of whether they're using high beams - immediately switching to low beams is fundamental driving etiquette. If the other driver forgets to dim their lights, don't stubbornly keep yours on high either - slowing down slightly can help prevent being blinded by their brights. Especially on mountain road curves, switch to low beams before entering the turn to avoid dazzling others. When encountering persistently unreasonable drivers who won't dim their lights, just flash your high beams twice as a reminder - never engage in a high beam standoff, safety always comes first. On well-lit urban roads, you can simply keep low beams on without constant switching.