How to Use High and Low Beam Headlights?
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Using high and low beam headlights involves the following steps: 1. First, locate the controls for the low and high beams. On the left side of the steering wheel, there is a combination light switch. Rotating the switch forward one notch turns on the dashboard lights, and another notch activates the low beams. 2. Use low beams when driving at night on roads with streetlights, when encountering pedestrians on the roadside, or on narrow roads, narrow bridges, and curves. 3. Use high beams when driving on roads without streetlights or on long, straight roads with poor visibility at night. Rotating the switch forward one more notch activates the high beams. 4. When meeting another vehicle at night while using high beams, always switch to low beams until the oncoming vehicle has passed, then you may reactivate the high beams.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, let me share how to properly use high and low beams. Many beginners nowadays don't follow the rules and recklessly use high beams, which is extremely dangerous. High beams should only be used in suburban areas without streetlights or on highways, and you must immediately switch to low beams when there's a vehicle within 150 meters ahead. In urban areas, low beams are usually sufficient. When encountering oncoming traffic, flashing your high beams twice to remind the other driver to turn off theirs is much more civilized than honking. Flash your high beams to alert the car ahead when changing lanes or overtaking, and alternately flash your lights before sharp turns to warn opposing traffic. Remember the most important rule: any light that shines into others' eyes is inconsiderate lighting – blinding others makes it hard for them to see the road and can easily cause accidents. I've personally witnessed rear-end collisions caused by high beam misuse, and it's truly horrific. Practice switching beams regularly – pulling the turn signal lever toward you flashes the high beams, while pushing it forward keeps them on continuously.
