When Can High Beams Be Used?
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High beams can be used under the following circumstances: 1. When driving on roads with poor lighting conditions, high beams can be used alternately with low beams; 2. High beams may be used when unfamiliar with the road or needing to read road signs, but should be quickly switched back to low beams; 3. When overtaking at night, alternate between high and low beams to alert the vehicle ahead; 4. Turn on high beams when entering a tunnel, but switch to low beams in advance when encountering oncoming vehicles; 5. When a motor vehicle passes through sharp curves, slopes, arch bridges, crosswalks, or intersections without traffic signal control at night, it should alternately use high and low beams as a signal.
I've been driving for over ten years and frequently take long trips at night, so I know the timing of using high beams is crucial. Generally, on rural or country roads with sparse or no streetlights, when there are no oncoming or trailing vehicles within 150 meters ahead, you can turn on the high beams to illuminate the road further ahead. This allows you to spot potholes or animals earlier and avoid sudden braking. However, as soon as you see the headlights of an oncoming vehicle or the taillights of a car ahead flashing, immediately switch back to low beams—otherwise, dazzling others could cause an accident. I’ve also heard of cases where misuse of high beams led to multi-car pileups. In urban areas with streetlights or near intersections and pedestrian zones, high beams are strictly prohibited—safety always comes first. Remember, the rules aren’t a burden but a way to protect everyone. Maintain the habit of checking your lights; don’t wait for a wake-up call to change. This is common sense I must remind myself of constantly.
