What lights to use when passing through poorly lit intersections at night?
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When driving at night, use high beams when passing through poorly lit intersections. If there are no special circumstances and the urban road lighting facilities are complete, you only need to turn on the low beams when driving at night, and use the turn signals when making turns. However, in suburban or rural roads, you may encounter roads without lighting facilities where it is completely dark ahead. In such cases, using low beams is insufficient, and you should switch to high beams. Precautions for night driving: Always remember to turn on the headlights. Some drivers, especially beginners, dislike or often forget to turn on the lights, which can easily lead to traffic accidents. This is particularly true when driving at high speeds and attempting to overtake. If the headlights are not on, the other vehicle may not notice and merge, failing to yield in time, ultimately causing an accident. Use high beams only under special circumstances. When driving at night, usually turning on the low beams is sufficient for illumination, and low beams do not shine directly into the eyes of oncoming drivers, making them relatively safer. Only use high beams when driving on roads without streetlights and when visibility is poor. Be sure to switch back to low beams when an oncoming vehicle approaches to avoid blinding the other driver and causing an accident. Try to choose familiar roads for driving. At night, when it is particularly dark, unfamiliar roads may have special intersections, such as sharp turns, potholes, or inconspicuous crossings. If you are not careful, this can easily lead to unexpected consequences. Therefore, familiar roads are the best choice for ensuring safety.
