How to Use Lights When Driving on Sharp Curves?
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Use high beams on sharp curves. According to relevant regulations: When a motor vehicle passes through a sharp curve, slope, arch bridge, crosswalk, or an intersection without traffic signal control at night, it should alternately use high and low beams to signal. When a motor vehicle approaches sections with limited visibility due to sharp curves, the top of slopes, or other safety concerns, or when overtaking or encountering emergencies, it should slow down and sound the horn to signal. Motor vehicles traveling in the same lane should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to allow for emergency braking. Overtaking is prohibited under the following circumstances: 1. The vehicle ahead is making a left turn, U-turn, or overtaking; 2. There is a possibility of encountering an oncoming vehicle; 3. The vehicle ahead is a police car, fire truck, ambulance, or engineering rescue vehicle performing emergency duties; 4. Passing through sections such as railway crossings, intersections, narrow bridges, curves, steep slopes, tunnels, crosswalks, or urban areas with heavy traffic where overtaking conditions are not met.
I have extensive driving experience and pay special attention to the use of lights on sharp curves. At night or in low visibility conditions, I always turn on the low beams, which illuminate the road ahead without dazzling oncoming vehicles. High beams are only used on straight, open roads. I signal my turning intentions by activating the turn signals well before entering a sharp curve, alerting vehicles behind and ahead. Mountain roads with many curves often have blind spots, and proper use of lights helps me clear my field of vision to prevent accidents. I reduce speed because the range of light illumination is limited, and obstacles suddenly appearing in curves may not leave enough time to react. I regularly check if the headlights are bright enough, replacing bulbs if they are aging. In rainy or foggy conditions, I add fog lights to ensure safe passage through overall coordination.
