What Lights to Use on Highways at Night?
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When driving on highways at night, use low beams if the speed is below 30 km/h, ensuring the light illuminates beyond 30 meters. For speeds above 30 km/h, use high beams, with the light reaching beyond 100 meters. Below are precautions for nighttime driving: 1. Avoid Overtaking: Try to avoid overtaking at night. If overtaking is necessary, accurately assess the situation ahead, ensure conditions are suitable, follow the vehicle in front, continuously switch between high and low beams (and use the horn if necessary) to signal the vehicle ahead to yield. Only overtake when you are certain the vehicle ahead has yielded. 2. Pay Attention to Road Conditions: During nighttime driving, be mindful of road obstacles, construction signal lights, etc. In poorly lit areas where road conditions are unclear, reduce speed.
I've been driving long distances for over a decade. On highways at night, you must use low beams – never high beams, as they can dazzle oncoming drivers and increase collision risks. At high speeds with reduced visibility, low beams provide adequate illumination safely. Before every trip, I check bulbs and wiring, replacing any aged components to prevent breakdowns. In fog or heavy rain, consider supplementing with fog lights, but don't rely on them as primary lighting. Nighttime highway driving demands extra caution – maintain following distance and watch for reflective markers. These practices have kept me accident-free; following regulations is paramount.
