Should You Turn on the Width Lights When Driving at Night?
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When driving at night, you should turn on the width lights as well as the headlights. The functions of width lights and precautions for using lights at night are as follows: Features and functions of width lights: Width lights serve as indicator lights to alert other vehicles. These lights are usually installed along the edges of the car's roof, indicating both the height and width of the vehicle. Precautions for using lights at night: On well-lit urban roads, low beams are generally sufficient. On poorly lit roads, switch to high beams, but remember to switch back to low beams when approaching oncoming traffic. If your vehicle becomes immobile due to a breakdown or accident at night, turn on the hazard lights.
Honestly, you must turn on the width lights when driving at night! Last year, I was fined 200 yuan for forgetting to turn them on while driving at night. These small lights not only help other drivers see the width of your car but also help identify your position in rain or fog. Especially on highways, some experienced drivers get caught by patrol traffic police and lose 3 points for sleeping with their width lights on. Remember to turn the switch to the width light position as soon as you get in the car; just make sure the tail lights and license plate lights are on—don’t confuse them with the headlights. If you notice only one side is lit, it’s likely a burnt bulb or a loose plug, so get it fixed ASAP.
Parking lights are an absolute necessity for nighttime driving. My neighbor was rear-ended last week after dark because he didn't turn on his lights, and the traffic police held him fully responsible. Regulations clearly require parking lights to be turned on from sunset to sunrise, and they must also be used during daytime in rainy or foggy conditions. These small lights consume very little electricity, using only 0.1 kWh after 10 hours of operation, which is much more economical than running the air conditioning. It's advisable to develop the habit of turning the switch to the parking light position as soon as you start the car, which will illuminate the red rear parking lights and license plate lights. If your car has an automatic headlight feature, setting the knob to the AUTO position will make things even more convenient.
