Why should low beam headlights be used when driving straight through an intersection at night?

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DiJoanna
07/29/25 11:44am
Using low beam headlights when driving straight through an intersection at night, specific information is as follows: 1. When passing through an intersection controlled by traffic lights at night, use low beam headlights: When driving straight through an intersection at night, according to past traffic regulations, it was required to alternately switch between high and low beams. However, the new regulations now stipulate that using low beam headlights is sufficient. 2. Intersections without traffic light control: However, when encountering an uncontrolled intersection without traffic lights, it is still necessary to reduce speed and alternately use high and low beams to signal. In case of a vehicle breakdown on the road at night where the vehicle is difficult to move, the headlights should be turned off, and the width indicator lights and hazard warning lights should be turned on.
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Byron
08/13/25 8:24pm
As a truck driver with over a decade of experience, I always use low beams at intersections at night because safety comes before everything else. Intersections have complex lighting conditions, and the high brightness of high beams can blind oncoming drivers, making it hard for them to spot pedestrians or obstacles, which can easily lead to accidents. I once witnessed a horrific scene where a driver couldn’t brake in time due to high beams and hit a pedestrian on a crosswalk. Low beams provide just enough illumination to help me identify road signs, potholes, and pedestrians, especially during high-risk conditions like rain or fog. After making this a habit, I drive with more confidence and maintain steady speed control. In short, nighttime intersections are high-risk zones—small actions like this ensure greater safety, a practice every driver should adopt.
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MacGabriela
10/08/25 6:14am
I enjoy studying traffic regulations in my spare time. It is mandatory to use low beams when driving straight through an intersection at night. This legal requirement is not redundant but carefully designed based on intersection characteristics. With numerous crossing points, high beams cause strong light scattering that can interfere with opposing drivers' visibility and potentially lead to loss of control. Violators may face fines or even penalty points - I once helped a friend handle compensation for a minor accident caused by high beams. In practical driving, switching to low beams balances illumination needs, allowing clear visibility of traffic signals and pedestrian movements to avoid rear-end collisions or side swipes. I recommend staying updated with traffic regulation changes, as some countries enforce stricter nighttime lighting requirements. Cultivating safety awareness contributes to more harmonious road conditions.
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