When to Use High Beam Headlights in a Car?
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Detailed information on when to use high beam headlights in a car is as follows: 1. High beams should not be used in well-lit urban areas. 2. When overtaking at night, alternate between high and low beams to alert the vehicle ahead. 3. Do not use high beams when turning at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. High beams should not be used when meeting non-motorized vehicles on narrow bridges or roads without central barriers or center lines. 5. When meeting oncoming traffic on roads without central barriers or center lines, do not use high beams within 150 meters of the approaching vehicle.
After driving for ten years, I've noticed that many people don't understand when to use high beams. On national or provincial highways without streetlights, you should switch to high beams when visibility drops below 30 meters, but must immediately switch back to low beams when there's oncoming traffic. On highways, you can use high beams if the car ahead is more than 150 meters away, but remember to switch back before overtaking. Never use high beams in residential areas as they can blind elderly pedestrians and children. I've witnessed too many accidents caused by high beam misuse – the glare makes it impossible for drivers to see the road. Be extra cautious during rain or fog as high beams reflect off water particles creating a blinding whiteout, which is even more dangerous. Traffic police now directly penalize high beam misuse with point deductions and fines.
