What lights should be used when passing through an intersection without street lights?
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When passing through an intersection without traffic signals, you should alternately use high and low beams. Here are the relevant instructions: Correct use of lights: When passing through an intersection without traffic lights, alternately use high and low beams more than twice, slow down in advance, and signal by alternating between high and low beams, paying close attention to the traffic conditions ahead. Situations for using other lights: Driving at night without street lighting or under poor lighting conditions—turn on the headlights; meeting non-motor vehicles on narrow roads or bridges at night—use low beams; passing through sharp curves, slopes, arch bridges, crosswalks, or intersections without traffic signal control at night—alternately use high and low beams (flashing more than twice).
Be extra cautious at intersections without streetlights. I usually switch to low beams about 100 meters in advance. Although high beams illuminate farther, they can blind drivers in the opposite lane—if they can't see clearly and crash into you, it would be disastrous. When turning into a narrow road, remember to flick the high-low beam switch twice with your left hand to alert pedestrians, especially e-bike riders wearing dark clothes who are prone to suddenly appearing out of nowhere. Last week, I witnessed someone who didn’t use their lights nearly hit a delivery rider who darted out suddenly. Remember, never rely on high beams to force others to yield—right-of-way isn’t worth much when safety is at stake.
