What lights should be turned on during daytime driving?
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During daytime driving, turn signals should be activated as required when making turns, and headlights should be turned on in advance when entering tunnels. In conditions of low visibility such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, front headlights, clearance lights, and rear position lights should be turned on. Motor vehicles must use turn signals as stipulated by regulations: the left turn signal should be activated in advance when turning left, changing lanes to the left, preparing to overtake, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn; the right turn signal should be activated in advance when turning right, changing lanes to the right, returning to the original lane after overtaking, or pulling over to the roadside. Article 47 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states: When overtaking, a motor vehicle should activate the left turn signal in advance and switch between high and low beams or sound the horn. On roads without a central dividing line or with only one lane in the same direction, the vehicle ahead should reduce speed and move to the right to yield when conditions permit, upon receiving an overtaking signal from the vehicle behind. The overtaking vehicle should pass from the left side of the vehicle ahead only after ensuring a sufficient safe distance, and after establishing the necessary safe distance from the overtaken vehicle, activate the right turn signal and return to the original lane.
To be honest, I was also puzzled about daytime lighting when I first started driving. After a few highway trips, I noticed most new cars now come with daytime running lights that automatically emit white light to make your vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. For older cars without this feature, I turn on low beams during glaring daylight conditions. The key is to never use high beams - they're extremely annoying and illegal. In tunnels or mountain roads, I keep my lights on throughout for safety. During rain or fog, don't hesitate - low beams plus fog lights are the safest bet. Developing a habit of checking your lights is crucial; I always ask mechanics to inspect lens cleanliness during maintenance since dust accumulation reduces brightness.
