When is it appropriate to use high beams?

[Nunes]

High beams can be used in the following situations: 1. Roads with no street lighting or poor illumination; 2. When overtaking another vehicle; 3. When navigating corners or curves; 4. When driving in conditions of low visibility such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail; 5. When needing to read road signs. The method to activate high beams is to push the light control lever outward. Their purpose is to enhance visibility and expand the field of view. Vehicle lights and their functions can be categorized as: 1. Headlights: Illuminate the road and objects ahead to ensure driving safety; 2. Width indicators: Show the vehicle's width to alert oncoming and following vehicles; 3. Fog lights: Make the vehicle more noticeable to oncoming and following traffic; 4. Turn signals: Alert nearby vehicles and pedestrians.

[AmaraDella]

When I first got my driver's license, I was always wondering when to use the high beams. Simply put, it's when there are no other cars on the road, especially at night on highways or in rural areas where it's pitch black. For example, driving on a national road with few streetlights and no cars ahead, turning on the high beams can help you see farther and more clearly. But you must pay attention to oncoming traffic or switch back to low beams when there's a car in front of you. Otherwise, you might dazzle them, which is quite dangerous. Once, I accidentally left my high beams on towards another car and got flashed as a reminder, which made me understand the rules. Also, avoid using high beams in foggy or rainy weather as the reflection can make it harder to see. Overall, only use them when you're sure they won't interfere with others' vision—safety first.

[StHector]

After driving for over twenty years, I've found that the best use of high beams is in rural or countryside areas with poor lighting. Like last winter when I was on a long night drive with few cars on the road, the high beams illuminated over a hundred meters ahead, allowing me to spot curves or obstacles early. It's crucial to switch back to low beams when approaching urban areas or when other vehicles are nearby. I've also used high beams on dark country roads after rain to avoid hitting animals, but it requires focused attention to spot distant movements. Using high beams isn't about convenience—it's about improving visibility to prevent accidents. Forgetting to switch them off and blinding others could lead to conflicts or fines, so it's important to develop the habit of checking mirrors and adjusting accordingly.

[MelanieMarie]

From a traffic regulation perspective, the legal use of high beams typically applies when road lighting is extremely poor with no vehicles within 150 meters ahead. Examples include driving at night on unlit highway sections or in suburban areas without traffic signals, provided oncoming and same-direction traffic remains unaffected. Upon detecting approaching headlights (either preceding or opposing vehicles), drivers must switch to low beams at least 200 meters away to prevent accidents. Regulations explicitly prohibit high beam misuse in well-lit urban areas, with violations potentially incurring fines or causing collisions. I recommend novice drivers thoroughly review the driving manual – proper light usage concerns public safety and demands strict adherence.

[StFernando]

Living in the city year-round, I rarely use high beams because the streetlights are bright; but it's different when I return to my rural hometown. On village roads at night with no cars or streetlights, high beams are particularly useful, illuminating a large area ahead to see potholes clearly. However, I switch them off when entering towns or when other vehicles are present. Compared to city driving where high beams are almost never used, it takes some getting used to adjusting lighting habits. I've also encountered situations in bad weather where high beams actually reduced visibility, reminding everyone to use them only on dry nights—other times, relying on fog lights is safer. This habit has helped me avoid many potential risks.