Under what circumstances is the use of high beams prohibited?
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When a following vehicle is driving closely behind a preceding vehicle in the same direction, the use of high beams is prohibited. Below are specific situations regarding the use of high beams: Use of high beams on poorly lit roads: On roads without street lighting or with poor lighting, high beams may be used. However, when encountering other vehicles or pedestrians, switch to low beams to avoid glare. When unfamiliar with the road conditions and needing to read road signs or other markers, high beams may be used but should be quickly switched back to low beams. Use of high beams under low visibility conditions: When driving at night on roads without street lighting, under poor lighting conditions, or in low visibility conditions such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, vehicles should turn on their headlights, clearance lights, and tail lights. However, when a following vehicle is driving closely behind a preceding vehicle in the same direction, the use of high beams is prohibited. During foggy conditions, vehicles should turn on their fog lights and hazard warning flashers. When entering a tunnel, high beams should be turned on, but when encountering oncoming vehicles, switch to low beams in advance.