What are headlights, clearance lights, and rear position lights?
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Headlights, clearance lights, and rear position lights are introduced as follows: 1. Clearance lights: From the literal meaning, "clearance" means warning, and "light" refers to the outline. Therefore, clearance lights are warning lights used to alert other vehicles. They are generally installed on the edges of the car roof, indicating both the height and width of the vehicle. According to safety standards, vehicles taller than three meters must be equipped with clearance lights. The color of clearance lights is white at the front and red at the rear. 2. Rear position lights: Mainly used to indicate the presence and approximate width of the vehicle, facilitating other vehicles in judging during overtaking or meeting. They are installed at the rear of the vehicle and automatically emit red light when the vehicle brakes. 3. Headlights: The headlight assembly is one of the important components ensuring the safe operation of a vehicle. The farther the headlight illuminates and the better its light distribution characteristics, the higher the safety performance of the vehicle.
Headlights are what we commonly refer to as the front headlamps, used to illuminate the road ahead while driving. They're essential at night or when entering tunnels. Position lights are located on the outermost sides of the vehicle. When I first started driving, I often confused the two. Front position lights are on both sides of the front, while rear position lights are on both sides of the back, mainly to help others see the width of the car. The rear position lamp is right at the back of the car, glowing red at night to alert vehicles behind not to collide. Once, during rain, my rear position lamp malfunctioned, and I was nearly rear-ended. These lights might seem insignificant, but each plays a crucial role in driving safety. Beginners are advised to find an open space to test all the switches, feel the difference in light positions and brightness, and they'll easily distinguish them once familiar.
