How to Use High Beam and Low Beam?
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If the road is poorly lit at night but there are streetlights or other sources of light, avoid using high beams and use low beams first. When there are no surrounding lights and visibility is poor in the distance, promptly switch to high beams. When driving on roads with poor lighting conditions and frequent oncoming traffic, you can alternately flash the high and low beams to avoid affecting other drivers.
When I first started learning to drive, the operation of high and low beams confused me, but my instructor said it was simple. There's a lever on the left side of the steering wheel. The normal position is for low beams, suitable for city night driving without dazzling others. To switch to high beams, push the lever outward, and the light will become brighter for longer illumination, useful in rural areas or on highways. Remember to pull the lever back to low beams in time, especially when encountering oncoming traffic, as overly bright lights can dazzle the other driver and easily cause accidents. I often check the blue light icon on the dashboard—when it's lit, the high beams are on. With practice, it becomes second nature, but safety always comes first. If visibility is poor at night, ensure your lights are working properly, and don't forget to turn off the high beams to avoid prompting reminders from pedestrians. Automatic models switch automatically, but understanding the basics of manual operation is more important.
