How to Use Lights When Driving in the Rain?
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When driving in the rain, the methods for using lights are: 1. When it starts to rain and the rain is light, turn on the car's daytime running lights; 2. When the rain becomes heavier, turn on the headlights and front fog lights; 3. In case of heavy rain, turn on the low beam lights along with the front and rear fog lights. The car lights include: 1. Headlights: The front lighting of the car is divided into low beam and high beam; 2. Fog lights: When visibility is poor in foggy conditions, turn on the fog lights to distinguish them from other lights of the same color. They are located at both the front and rear of the car, with only one on each side, not symmetrically; 3. Brake lights: These lights turn on when braking and are installed at the rear of the car.
I've been driving for over a decade and there's a lot to know about using lights in rainy weather. When the rain isn't heavy, just turn on your low beams so vehicles in front and behind can see your position clearly. If the rain is extremely heavy with visibility below 100 meters, you must immediately turn on both front and rear fog lights to enhance warning effectiveness. Remember to never use high beams - the reflection off raindrops will create a blinding white haze, impairing your own vision and dazzling others. I always make it a habit to check if the wiper blades are worn before setting off, otherwise heavier rain will increasingly obscure your view. Don't forget to activate the rearview mirror heating function, or your rear window will be covered in water droplets. Reduce speed by at least 20% compared to normal conditions and double your following distance for safety. Brake earlier and more gently as wet roads are prone to skidding. Don't blindly trust automatic headlights - sometimes the sensors fail and you need to switch them manually.
