Is it not allowed to use high beams on highways?
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High beams can be used on highways, but when a following vehicle is driving closely behind a preceding vehicle in the same direction, high beams should not be used. Precautions for using high beams on highways include: 1. When driving behind another vehicle, in order not to affect the driver ahead, turn off high beams and maintain sufficient distance. 2. When preparing to overtake, turn off high beams and activate the overtaking signal to alert the vehicle ahead. After completing the overtaking maneuver, you may return to the original lane and turn high beams back on to continue driving. 3. When entering toll stations or service areas, reduce speed and turn off high beams. 4. In poor road conditions, using high beams can help ensure driving safety.
On the highway, you can't use high beams casually, which is very important. From my driving experience, traffic rules clearly state that you must switch to low beams when there are oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead, otherwise it can cause glare and accidents. While visibility is good on highways, many sections have streetlights, making high beams unnecessary; on dark, unlit suburban sections, briefly using high beams when no vehicles are approaching can improve visibility and safety. During foggy nights, high beams cause severe glare, reducing visibility and increasing danger, so you should slow down and use low beams. I often remind myself to switch beams properly to avoid endangering others due to momentary negligence—this is basic driving etiquette, and regularly checking your headlights also helps prevent issues.
