Should You Use High Beams or Low Beams on the Highway at Night?
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When driving on the highway at night, it is advisable to use high beams because highway speeds are high, and there is a need for extended visibility. In unlit environments with relatively empty roads at night, high beams are the correct way to ensure adequate sight distance. The use of headlights on the highway depends on specific driving conditions. High beams can be used when driving in areas without streetlights to expand the field of vision, but they should be switched to low beams when encountering oncoming traffic. High beams can generally be used on highways at night because the central barriers block the light, reducing the risk of dazzling oncoming vehicles. However, in urban areas, high beams should not be used as the lighting conditions are better, and the high angle of the beams can easily blind oncoming drivers and pedestrians, impairing their vision and posing safety risks. Additionally, it is considered impolite driving behavior. Relevant regulations: On roads without central barriers or centerlines, high beams must not be used when meeting oncoming traffic within 150 meters. High beams are also prohibited when meeting non-motorized vehicles on narrow bridges or roads without central barriers or centerlines. Additionally, high beams must not be used when turning at signal-controlled intersections.
