What are daytime running lights?
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Daytime running lights are installed at the front sides of a vehicle to signal its presence during the day, making the vehicle more noticeable to others. Here are some additional details about daytime running lights: 1. Daytime running lights are not for illumination but serve as signal lights. 2. While adding daytime running lights can make a car look cooler and more stylish, their primary purpose is not aesthetics but to enhance the vehicle's visibility. Additional information: 1. When overtaking, a motor vehicle should activate the left turn signal in advance, switch between high and low beams, or sound the horn. 2. During nighttime encounters with oncoming vehicles, drivers should switch to low beams when the distance to the opposite vehicle is more than 150 meters. 3. When encountering non-motor vehicles on narrow roads or bridges, drivers should use low beams. 4. When turning left, drivers should turn from the left side of the intersection center point, activate the turn signal during the turn, and use low beams when driving at night. 5. When driving at night without streetlights, under poor lighting conditions, or in low-visibility situations such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, motor vehicles should turn on the headlights, position lights, and taillights.
Actually, we usually call them position lights or parking lights. They are the lights used to mark the vehicle's position when parked or at night. I've been driving for over ten years, so I'm quite familiar with them. They're a bit different from daytime running lights (DRLs). Position lights are for parking, making your car visible to other drivers in the dark to avoid collisions. For example, when parked by the roadside at dusk, turning on the position lights lets others know there's a car there, improving safety. Nowadays, many new cars also come with DRLs, which automatically turn on during the day, significantly reducing accidents, especially on cloudy days or in tunnels. I remember once driving on the highway in rainy and foggy conditions—my car's DRLs made sure a nearby truck noticed me early, preventing a rear-end collision. Maintenance isn't complicated either; just replace the bulb if it burns out—no need for big expenses. But regular checks are necessary to avoid wiring faults due to aging. Overall, while position lights may seem insignificant, they are essential for road safety. We drivers should all develop the habit of checking them regularly.
