How to Use Lights When Driving Over a Humped Bridge on a Slope at Night?
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Alternate between high and low beams at least twice. Relevant regulations are as follows: 1. Article 58: When driving at night without street lights, under poor lighting conditions, or in low visibility situations such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, motor vehicles should turn on headlights, position lights, and rear lights. However, high beams should not be used when a following vehicle is driving close to the vehicle in front in the same direction. Motor vehicles driving in foggy conditions should turn on fog lights and hazard warning flashers. 2. Article 59: When driving at night through sharp curves, slopes, humped bridges, pedestrian crossings, or intersections without traffic signal control, motor vehicles should alternately use high and low beams to signal.
I've been driving for many years, and I'm especially careful with light operations when driving at night on arched bridge slopes. On uphill sections, as the car body tilts upward, the headlights will shine higher, so it's necessary to use low beams to avoid dazzling oncoming vehicles. When approaching the top of the bridge, the field of vision narrows, so it's essential to switch to low beam mode dozens of meters in advance to ensure you don't blind others. On downhill sections, the angle of the lights dips downward, so keep them on low beam, but if the light is insufficient and you can't see the road clearly, you can briefly turn on the high beams to check ahead, then switch back after a few seconds. Don't be lazy and rely on automatic mode; manual control is safer. The curvature of arched bridges is significant, with many blind spots at turns, so it's advisable to slow down and adjust your lights accordingly to reduce the risk of rear-end collisions. Regularly check if the bulbs are aging and ensure the light height is normal, otherwise nighttime accidents are more likely to occur. Safety first—these small habits can help avoid accidents.
