What Are the Effects of Forgetting to Turn Off Low Beam Headlights?

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Marley
07/29/25 4:51pm
Forgetting to turn off low beam headlights most directly affects the battery by shortening its lifespan, and it also causes wear and tear on the bulbs. Usage scenarios for low beam headlights: When driving in areas without streetlights at night, or during dusk when it's dim or at dawn when light first appears, you must turn on the low beam headlights; if you encounter heavy fog, snow, or heavy rain that obstructs visibility, you must also turn on the low beam headlights; in some areas where lighting is available but insufficient, you should still use the low beam headlights. How to turn on high and low beam headlights: On the left side of the steering wheel, there is a set of light combination switches. At night, rotating the combination switch forward one notch turns on the dashboard lights, another notch turns on the low beam headlights, and rotating it forward one more notch activates the high beam headlights.
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