When the low beam is on, does the width light stay on?
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When the low beam is on, the width light stays on. Width light: Used to indicate the width of the car to alert others and when reversing. It is also known as the twilight running light, which is turned on when it is not completely dark. The next setting after the width light is the small light, and the setting after that is the headlight—low and high beams. Low beam: Generally, the low beam illuminates a distance within 50 meters, mainly to see the road ahead clearly. Typically, in areas with many vehicles, the low beam should be used because the high beam can cause glare for oncoming drivers. In areas with fewer vehicles and no streetlights, and when driving at higher speeds, the high beam should be used. Since the low beam provides a shorter viewing distance compared to the high beam, driving at higher speeds with the low beam on may not allow enough time to brake when an obstacle is spotted. Lighting sequence: All car models have the width light as the first setting. Then, by turning the switch, the second setting is the low beam, during which the width light remains on. This means that to turn on the low beam, the width light must first be activated, as the switch operates incrementally.
From the perspective of a seasoned driver with years of experience, usually when you turn on the low beam headlights, the position lights (those small lights) will also come on. This is part of the standard design of a car, aimed at making the vehicle more visible in the dark and avoiding being overlooked by other vehicles. For instance, when I'm driving on the highway at night, I feel much more at ease when the combination of lights is on. If you find that they're not working, you might need to check the fuse or whether the bulb connections are loose—some older cars develop wiring issues over time. I also recommend doing a simple test: after starting the car and turning on the low beams, walk around the vehicle to see if all the position lights are functioning. Remember, the lighting system is crucial for driving safety, especially when visibility is poor, like during rainy weather.
