
Headlights refer to the vehicle's high beam, low beam, and turn signals, with the low beam being a part of the headlights. Additional information: In automotive usage, the requirements for headlights are to provide good illumination while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers. Therefore, the following points should be noted when using headlights: Keep the headlight lens clean: Especially during rain or snow, dirt and dust can reduce the headlight's illumination performance by 50%. Some vehicle models are equipped with headlight wipers and washers. During nighttime encounters between two vehicles: When two vehicles are within 150 meters of each other, the high beam should be turned off and switched to low beam to ensure driving safety. To maintain the various performance aspects of headlights: After replacing headlights or every 10,000 km driven, the headlight beam should be inspected and adjusted. Regularly check bulbs, wiring sockets, and grounding for oxidation and looseness: Ensure that connectors have good contact performance and reliable grounding. If connections are loose, turning on the headlights may cause current surges due to circuit interruptions, leading to filament burnout. If connections are oxidized, the bulb brightness may decrease due to increased voltage drop at the connection points.

For the driving test's Subject 3, you must use low beam when turning on the headlights! When you hear the instruction during the exam, don't accidentally switch to high beam - just turn the headlight switch on the left side of the steering wheel to the first position for low beam. Remember to check if the blue high beam indicator appears on the dashboard; if it lights up, you've made a mistake. During practice sessions with night simulation, develop the habit of using low beam - it provides sufficient road visibility without dazzling oncoming drivers. Using high beam will make the examiner order you to stop immediately. Be especially cautious when passing intersections or meeting other vehicles - some test centers may intentionally turn off your headlights to test your reaction by having you re-operate them.

Veteran drivers have seen too many people fail the driving test's lighting section! The headlight command specifically requires low beams—it's clearly stated in the exam standards. Many beginners panic and turn the knob past the correct position to high beams. The correct way is to rotate the steering column knob to the parking light position, then one more click down. The test car's dashboard will display a green light icon with wavy lines as confirmation. Last year during mock exams, two out of five students failed because of this. Actually, pushing the turn signal lever downward activates high beams, but this action isn't needed during the test at all.

There are just three key points for the Stage 3 lighting operation: First, turn the headlight switch to the low beam position (usually the second notch of the rotary knob). Second, ensure the dashboard doesn't display the blue high beam indicator. Third, perform an additional check to confirm the lights are illuminating the road surface. The newly replaced exam cars at our training ground are particularly tricky—their headlight switches come with an Auto mode, but the test requires manually turning to the low beam icon position. Actually, using high beams on the road should be learned in advance, but the test only requires low beams—especially when passing school zones. Failing the test due to incorrect lighting is even more frustrating than crossing the line!

Just passed the road test? Here are the details for headlight commands: Low beam = dipped headlight. The control is on the left stalk behind the steering wheel, with an icon resembling a bulb with a diagonal line. Turn it two notches to the [dipped headlight] position. The most common mistakes are turning it to the parking light (first notch) or high beam (pushing the stalk forward). Key point: check the dashboard – the green dipped headlight symbol should light up, and make sure the blue high beam indicator doesn’t appear. Throughout the test, except for overtaking where you need to flash the high beam, low beam is sufficient. If the test car has automatic headlights, manually turn them off and on again.

Driving instructors are most concerned about the lights! The low beam is clearly specified for the headlight command in Subject 3, but turning the knob too far switches it to high beam. The knob with a bulb pattern on the lower left of the steering wheel turns from OFF to the middle position for parking lights, and one more click down is the low beam. During the test, don't on AUTO mode; manual operation is a must. Note that some older test vehicles require turning on the main headlight switch before adjusting the lever, and don't rush to turn off the lights after completing the task—wait for the voice command to end.


