What Lights to Use in Rainy Weather?
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Different lights should be used according to varying rainfall intensities. Specific instructions are as follows: 1. Use parking lights for light rain: When it just starts to rain, parking lights should be activated. 2. Turn on headlights or front fog lights for heavy rain: During heavier rainfall, rainwater itself obstructs visibility, while road surface water creates a mist that significantly impacts vision. In such cases, headlights or front fog lights should be used. 3. Activate rear fog lights during torrential rain: Rear fog lights should only be used in extremely heavy rain because red tail lights have excellent penetration capability that ordinary heavy rain cannot block. Rear fog lights are extremely bright and designed to penetrate thick fog - using them in normal rainy conditions may instead dazzle following vehicles.
When driving in the rain, I recommend turning on the low beam headlights, as they help you and other drivers see the road conditions more clearly. Rainwater can create mist and reduce visibility. If you don’t turn on your lights, your car may be easily overlooked in gloomy weather, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions or accidents. I’ve always followed this practice, and it feels much safer. Also, avoid using high beams, as raindrops can reflect the light and cause glare, which actually worsens visibility. If your car has an automatic headlight feature, simply activate it; if not, manually turn on the headlights and check if the taillights are working properly. Remember, safety comes first—drive slower in such weather, maintain a safe distance, and promptly clear raindrops from the windshield.
