What lights should be used when passing through an intersection at night?
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When passing through a signalized intersection at night, low beam headlights should be used. Here are the specific details: 1. Passing through intersections at night. If passing through an intersection without traffic signals, it is necessary to alternate between high and low beam headlights when approaching the intersection to alert vehicles and pedestrians in the perpendicular direction. Additionally, speed should be reduced when nearing the intersection to prevent sudden incidents, allowing sufficient time to respond. 2. Use of lights at night. When driving on well-lit roads, low beam headlights should be used, and they should also be used when following another vehicle to make it easier for the preceding vehicle to observe the situation behind through the rearview mirror. If meeting an oncoming vehicle at a distance of 150 meters, high beams should be switched to low beams. Furthermore, when driving at night and encountering slopes, arched bridges, crosswalks, sharp curves, or when overtaking another vehicle, it is necessary to alternate between high and low beam headlights.
When driving through intersections at night, I always switch to low beams. High beams are too glaring and can momentarily blind drivers coming from the opposite direction or the sides, making it difficult for them to see the road ahead. If a pedestrian or cyclist suddenly crosses, it could easily lead to a serious accident. Once late at night at an intersection, I almost hit a cat, but because I was using low beams, the light was evenly distributed, providing clear visibility that helped me avoid danger. High beams are suitable for open highways, but intersections with complex traffic require low beams. It's important to regularly check the bulbs and lenses, as dust can cause the light to scatter more. Driving while fatigued at night is risky, but combining appropriate lighting with focused attention can protect both yourself and others. Once it becomes a habit, driving becomes safer and more civilized.
As a young driver who loves night driving, always use low beams at intersections. High beams are like flash grenades, blinding other drivers who might curse you as an idiot or honk in warning. I learned this the hard way in college when I didn't know the rules - got educated by traffic police and fined for using high beams at night intersections. Since then, I've wised up. Low beams provide ample illumination to see crosswalks and pedestrians, with softer light that avoids provoking others. Slowing down at intersections matters more than anything - lights are just aids. Remember regular vehicle maintenance; replace burnt-out bulbs promptly to avoid mishaps. Driving isn't about showing off, it's about getting home safely.
