Use Parking Lights or Low Beams at Night?

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Use low beams at night. Parking lights are lamps installed at the higher positions of the front and rear of the vehicle, similar to the anti-collision lights on the wingtips of aircraft. They are primarily used during dusk, overcast days, or rainy/foggy conditions to indicate the vehicle's width and height, helping drivers judge relative positions and vehicle sizes during encounters or overtaking. Typically, parking lights are white at the front and red at the rear. Low beams have an illumination range of about 30 to 40 meters, designed for close-range lighting with a wide coverage area, short projection distance, and non-adjustable focus.