What lights to use when driving behind another vehicle at night?

[SavannahLynn]

When driving behind another vehicle at night, use low beam headlights. If you need to alert the vehicle in front, you can flash the high beams. Below are specific instructions for using low beams: Meeting oncoming traffic: When meeting or when there is oncoming traffic, turn off the high beams. High beams can blind the drivers of oncoming vehicles, making it difficult for them to see the road ahead and increasing the risk of an accident. If the oncoming vehicle does not turn off its high beams, you can alternately switch between high and low beams to signal them to turn off the high beams. When passing through a dimly lit intersection, alternately switch between high and low beams and honk the horn. Overtaking: When preparing to overtake, first alternately switch between high and low beams and honk the horn to alert the vehicle ahead of your intention to overtake. Then, turn on the left turn signal, check the rearview mirror for any approaching vehicles, and if the coast is clear, change lanes to the left and accelerate to overtake.