What Lights to Use When Meeting Oncoming Vehicles?
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Use low beam lights when meeting oncoming vehicles. Here are some relevant introductions about meeting vehicles: 1. Introduction: Meeting vehicles is a traffic term, referring to trains, cars, etc. traveling in opposite directions passing each other at a certain point. 2. Daily usage: The sign for meeting vehicles, the upward arrow represents yourself. If your arrow is large (black, white), it means you have the right of way (you go first); if your arrow is small (red), it means you must yield (the other party goes first). During driving, the passing of an ascending vehicle and a descending vehicle is called meeting. Properly meeting vehicles requires preparation in advance to avoid psychological panic and operational confusion when meeting.
When I'm driving on the road, especially when encountering oncoming vehicles at night, I always switch to low beams without hesitation. Using high beams during oncoming traffic would directly blind the other driver with strong light, which is extremely dangerous and can easily cause accidents. I remember one time driving on a rural night road when I didn't switch the lights in time and almost sideswiped a small truck, which scared me badly. Since then, I've developed the habit of adjusting the light mode in advance to ensure clear visibility without disturbing others. Some new drivers might think high beams provide better illumination, but this actually creates more trouble for themselves as the reflected light makes it harder to see the road conditions. For safety's sake, always use low beams and take the opportunity to check if your car lights are in good condition - don't wait until an accident happens to regret it.
