Should You Use High Beam or Low Beam on Highways?

[Melissa]

When driving on highways at night, it is advisable to use high beams. The surroundings of highways at night are generally very dark, making it difficult for drivers to see the road conditions clearly. Typically, low beams only illuminate up to 30 meters ahead. Given the high speeds on highways, if there is an obstacle ahead, the driver may not have enough time to react, which can easily lead to accidents. Therefore, it is best to use high beams when driving on highways. Using low beams at high speeds can be very dangerous, even fatal. High beams illuminate a range of about 60 to 70 meters, providing sufficient reaction time in case of emergencies. There is no need to worry about high beams affecting oncoming vehicles, as the central median usually consists of green vegetation or metal barriers that can block almost all the light, ensuring that the drivers of oncoming vehicles are not dazzled.