What lights to use when driving straight through an intersection
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When driving straight through an intersection, use low beam headlights. During the voice-activated lighting test in Subject 3 of the driving test, if the voice prompt indicates passing through an intersection without traffic signal control, you should alternately switch between high and low beam headlights twice. Below is relevant information: 1. Light usage: Under normal circumstances, only low beam headlights are needed when driving at night. If the road ahead is completely dark without any road lighting facilities, high beam headlights should be used. If you encounter an oncoming vehicle, switch to low beam headlights in advance and wait until the oncoming vehicle has passed before deciding whether to use high beam headlights again based on the situation. 2. Additional information: The driver's license test is an examination to obtain a motor vehicle driver's license. The content and passing standards of the test subjects are uniformly regulated nationwide. The test is divided into three subjects with four examinations: theoretical knowledge, field driving skills, road driving skills, and civilized driving-related knowledge.
As a long-term volunteer focused on driving safety, I believe the most crucial thing when driving straight through an intersection is to turn on the headlights rather than the turn signals. During the day with sufficient light, daytime running lights are sufficient; but at night or in rainy weather, it's essential to switch to low beams to ensure other drivers can see you clearly. Turn signals should only be used when turning or changing lanes—they're unnecessary when driving straight, as they might mislead others. I once drove at night in foggy conditions and saw a car approaching an intersection without any lights on while driving straight. I almost had to swerve to avoid a collision. High beams should only be used on roads with no other vehicles—avoid using them at intersections where there are many people to prevent blinding others. I recommend regularly checking if bulbs are burnt out, and installing an automatic headlight system is the easiest solution, as it automatically switches to low beams based on the environment. Safety comes first—lights are the basic defense against accidents, and developing this habit in daily driving is essential.
