How to Use High and Low Beam Headlights?

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McLilah
07/29/25 12:14am
The functions of high beam and low beam headlights are both to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle. The difference between high beam and low beam headlights is that high beams have a longer illumination distance, while low beams have a shorter illumination distance. Below are the correct methods for using high and low beam headlights: 1. Understand the applicable scenarios for high and low beam headlights: High beams are suitable for roads at night without streetlights or poor lighting, where the vehicle speed should be above 30 km/h; Low beams are suitable for roads with oncoming vehicles within 150 meters, where the vehicle speed should be below 30 km/h. 2. Correctly turn on high and low beam headlights: The method to turn on high beams varies slightly depending on the vehicle. In most vehicles, the top spiral button on the left control lever under the steering wheel is turned to the headlight position for low beams; pushing the control lever downward activates the high beams, and a blue headlight indicator will appear on the dashboard when high beams are on. 3. Switch between high and low beam headlights appropriately: When an oncoming vehicle is within 150 meters, switch from high beams to low beams.
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