What lights to use when driving closely behind another vehicle in the same direction?

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When driving closely behind another vehicle in the same direction at night, you should use low beam headlights. Maintain low beams when following within 150 meters of the vehicle ahead, and avoid using high beams. This is because high beams reflected in the leading vehicle's rearview mirror can dazzle the driver ahead, impairing their vision and potentially causing accidents. Regulations on nighttime lighting usage according to China's Road Traffic Safety Law: 1. Prohibition of high beams: High beams must not be used when meeting oncoming traffic within 150 meters on roads without central barriers or centerlines; when encountering non-motorized vehicles on narrow bridges or roads without central barriers; or when driving in low visibility conditions (fog, rain, snow, dust) where trailing vehicles must not use high beams when closely following preceding vehicles. 2. Alternating between high and low beams: Drivers should alternate between high and low beams when navigating sharp curves, slopes, arched bridges, pedestrian crossings, or uncontrolled intersections. 3. Penalties: Violations will result in fines and penalty points.