What Lights Should Be Turned On at Night?

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VonGriffin
07/25/25 12:16am
When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h: When driving at night, low beam headlights should be used. Under normal conditions, the lights can illuminate beyond 30 meters. When approaching an intersection, slow down at a distance of 50 to 100 meters from the intersection, switch the high beam to low beam, and turn on the turn signal to indicate the direction of travel. When the distance to the oncoming vehicle is 50 to 100 meters: The high beam should be changed to low beam to avoid obstructing the vision of the oncoming driver. If the other party does not switch to low beam, immediately slow down and continuously alternate between high and low beams to signal. If the other party still does not change, slow down and pull over to the right to yield.
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FaithLee
08/10/25 3:40pm
I remember the first time I drove at night, my friend taught me that I must turn on the low beam as soon as it gets dark to see the road ahead clearly. In the city, never use the high beam, as it will glare other drivers. I once tried driving without lights and almost hit an obstacle on the roadside—it was terrifying. Since that lesson, I always remind myself to turn on the lights as soon as I get in the car. Additionally, in bad weather like fog, I also turn on the fog lights to increase visibility, but I avoid using them unnecessarily as they are too bright and can disturb others. It’s also important to check if the bulbs are burnt out promptly. If the lights suddenly go out at night, pull over immediately to handle it. In short, turning on the low beam at night is basic common sense—safety depends on it.
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