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How to Use Lights When Driving at Night?

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McLuna
07/29/25 6:49pm

Night driving light usage methods are: 1. When meeting another vehicle at night, switch to low beam when the oncoming vehicle is 150 meters away; 2. Turn on low beam when passing through intersections controlled by traffic signals; 3. Turn on headlights, clearance lights, and tail lights when driving at night without street lights or under poor lighting conditions. Precautions for night driving include: 1. Use lights properly; 2. Maintain safe distance; 3. Observe road conditions; 4. Do not stop or make U-turns at bridgeheads; 5. Do not speed; 6. Do not drive while fatigued; 7. Do not overtake randomly; 8. Be cautious when parking in remote areas.

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MacHarrison
08/14/25 12:24pm

I'm very careful when driving at night because of poor visibility. After starting the car, I immediately turn on the low beams. On highways or rural roads with no traffic, I switch to high beams to see farther ahead. But when an oncoming car approaches or when following a car within 200 meters, I always switch back to low beams to avoid dazzling others and causing accidents. In the city, low beams are sufficient—no need to annoy others with high beams. In foggy conditions, I use fog lights instead of high beams, and in rainy weather, I adjust the lights to prevent glare. I always check the brightness of my lights, replace any burnt-out bulbs promptly, and maintain the battery if it's low. Before long trips, I test all the lights to ensure everything is working properly—safety comes first.

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LeAllie
10/14/25 8:18am

As a mom who often drives my kids to school, I find that good use of car lights makes nighttime driving quite reassuring. After starting the car, pressing the AUTO button automatically adjusts to low beams, avoiding manual errors. Keeping low beams in residential areas and streets prevents disturbing others, while briefly switching to high beams on dark highway sections ensures clear visibility. When meeting oncoming traffic, switch lights quickly without delay—safety is even more crucial with kids in the car. Avoid strong interior lights to prevent affecting the driver’s vision, and dim the rearview mirror to reduce glare. During regular maintenance, check lamp sockets and fuses; if lights fail, pull over safely and turn on hazard lights. Simple and practical measures ensure the whole family gets home safely.

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DelAnna
11/28/25 2:25am

My buddy loves playing with new cars, and the night driving lighting system is really cool. Modern cars come with adaptive high beams or automatic switching functions, making it hassle-free to operate once you set the temperature buttons inside. On highways, sensors detect oncoming vehicles and automatically dim the lights to avoid manual errors. However, on remote roads, manually switch to high beams to see the road conditions clearly. Use low beams in the city, and don't treat fog lights as toys. Regularly check the light status via an APP, and replace bulbs promptly if brightness is insufficient for maintenance. It's a safety bonus—using lights intelligently reduces accident risks.

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