How to Use Lights at Night?
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Using lights at night should be determined based on the situation: 1. When the speed is below 30 kilometers per hour, low beams should be used, which can normally illuminate beyond 30 meters; 2. When passing through an intersection, slow down 50 to 100 meters away from the intersection, switch from high beams to low beams, and turn on the turn signal to indicate the direction of travel; 3. When the distance to an oncoming vehicle is 150 meters, switch from high beams to low beams to avoid obstructing the oncoming driver's vision. If the other party does not switch to low beams, immediately reduce speed and alternately flash high and low beams to signal them; 4. Drive with low beams on well-lit roads.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and using lights properly at night is crucial for safety. I turn on the headlight switch as soon as I get in the car, mostly using low beams, especially in urban areas with streetlights or when there are oncoming vehicles to avoid blinding others with high beams. On highways or dark rural roads, I briefly use high beams to improve visibility, but switch back to low beams as soon as I see distant headlights. In foggy conditions, remember to turn on front fog lights for auxiliary lighting, but don't leave them on continuously to avoid draining the battery. I also make it a habit to regularly check bulbs and keep light covers clean, as too much dust can block brightness. Once I accidentally forgot to turn off my high beams and got lectured by traffic police, which made me more careful about proper light switching. Light brightness and angle should be appropriate - too high can shine into others' windshields and cause accidents. In short, headlights are a car's eyes, and nighttime driving relies entirely on them to see the road and pedestrians clearly.
