What lights should be turned on when driving on the highway at night?
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When driving on the highway at night, you should turn on the high beams, low beams, turn signals, and width indicators. Below are the correct practices for using lights and precautions for nighttime driving: Correct practices for using lights: During normal driving, turn on the night lights and width indicators. If there are no vehicles ahead, you can appropriately use the high beams to briefly observe the road surface and surrounding conditions at a greater distance ahead, then quickly switch back to low beams. When meeting another vehicle, use a combination of high and low beams. If there is a vehicle ahead or an oncoming vehicle, switch from high beams to low beams. Precautions for nighttime driving: When driving at night, it is essential to control your speed; pay attention to road conditions; as drivers' reaction times decrease at night, it is even more important to reduce speed and maintain a safe following distance, especially in poorly lit areas. Always slow down and, if encountering hazardous sections, stop to assess the situation before proceeding.
I'm a seasoned driver with over 20 years of experience, often driving on highways at night. Once on the highway, when it gets dark, you need to turn on your low beams so you can see the road 100-200 meters ahead, and others can spot your car too. If there are no other vehicles or pedestrians around, you can switch to high beams to see road signs or obstacles further away, but you must immediately switch back to low beams when you spot an oncoming car or a vehicle ahead to avoid blinding them, which is very dangerous. On highways, speeds are high, and without proper lighting, your car's reflectivity is insufficient, which can easily lead to rear-end collisions or others failing to see your lane changes. I also recommend checking if your taillights and turn signals are working properly. In bad weather, you can turn on fog lights to increase visibility. Remember, safe driving isn't just about you—proper lighting makes the road safer for everyone, especially on highways where even a slight lapse in attention can lead to serious accidents. Developing the habit of checking your lights as soon as you get in the car is crucial. My experience tells me: don't cut corners on these small but vital details.
