What is the low beam?
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The low beam is characterized by its light projection line tilting downward on the left side. On the dashboard, the low beam indicator is green. Designed for short-distance illumination, the low beam has a wide coverage area but a short projection distance, with non-adjustable focus. Its illumination range is approximately 30-40 meters. Scenarios requiring the use of low beams: In urban areas with streetlights at night; driving in areas without streetlights after dark or during dusk when light is dim or at dawn; during heavy fog, snow, or rain when visibility is obstructed, necessitating low beams even during the day; when meeting oncoming vehicles within 150 meters on roads without central barriers or center lines; when encountering non-motorized vehicles on narrow bridges or roads without central barriers or center lines; and when passing through intersections controlled by traffic signals. Method to activate the car's low beams: Locate the lighting control switch cluster on the left side of the steering wheel; rotating it forward one notch turns on the dashboard lights, and rotating it another notch activates the low beams.
Hello everyone, I'm just an ordinary driver who often goes out for drives at night. Simply put, low beams are one of the basic car lights, specifically designed to illuminate the road ahead in the dark or in poor lighting conditions without dazzling drivers in the opposite lane. Their light range is relatively short, typically covering only about 20 to 30 meters in front of the car, allowing me to see potholes or pedestrians on the road without blinding other drivers. Once, when I was driving out to the countryside, I forgot to switch to low beams and used high beams instead, resulting in an oncoming car flashing their lights at me as a reminder. Since then, I've learned to always use low beams in urban areas and places with heavy traffic. These lights not only ensure safety but also save energy, and when used in combination with high beams, they make driving more stable. In city driving, streetlights combined with low beams provide sufficient illumination, and they can also be useful on highways in heavy fog. In short, low beams are an indispensable companion for daily driving—developing the habit of using them can save a lot of trouble.
