What Lights to Use When Driving Normally at Night?
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When driving normally at night, the choice of lights depends on the specific situation: 1. When meeting another vehicle at night, you should switch to low beams when the oncoming vehicle is more than 150 meters away; 2. When passing through an intersection controlled by traffic lights, turn on the low beams; 3. When driving at night on roads without streetlights or with poor lighting, you should turn on the headlights, clearance lights, and tail lights; 4. When a vehicle passes through sharp curves, slopes, arch bridges, crosswalks, or intersections without traffic light control at night, it should alternately use high and low beams to signal; 5. When overtaking, the vehicle should turn on the left turn signal in advance, alternate between high and low beams, or sound the horn.
I drive to and from work every day, and when driving at night, I always use the low beams. They illuminate the road ahead without dazzling oncoming vehicles, avoiding complaints or flashing lights from them. Occasionally, on empty roads or in rural areas, I switch to high beams to see farther, but I immediately switch back at the first sign of movement. Tail lights and width marker lights are also a must, as they help vehicles behind to see my position clearly. It's important to check if the lights are functioning properly, as a burnt-out bulb might not work. Once, I forgot to turn on my lights while making a turn in the city and almost collided with a bicycle. That incident taught me to make checking the lights a habit as soon as I start the car. Regular maintenance can prevent sudden malfunctions, especially checking the cleanliness of the lenses before the rainy season.
