Instructions for using car lights properly that drivers need to know
Headlights are an indispensable part of a car and its driver. To have the best visibility, we need to know how to adjust the car's headlights.
Normally, the switches of most car lights are integrated into a control lever located on the left side behind the steering wheel. To turn on/off the lights, change the light mode, just turn the knob or slide this control lever.
How to turn headlights on/off
The car headlight symbol has many horizontal lines in the shape of the headlight. The headlight symbol is usually located on the outer cluster of the light control lever.
How to turn on the headlights: Turn the outer knob to the headlight symbol. When turned on, the car will default to low beam mode.
How to switch to high beam mode: Push the light control lever forward.
How to switch to cos mode (nearby): Push the light control lever back.
How to flash headlights: Gently push the light control lever back 1 – 2 times.
To turn off the headlights: Turn the outer knob to the small circle symbol or the word OFF.
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The car headlight symbol has many horizontal lines in the shape of the headlight. |
When the headlights are turned on, the taillights will turn on as well, the headlight symbol on the dashboard behind the steering wheel will light up to signal the driver. Some high-end cars today are equipped with the feature of automatically turning on/off the headlights according to the light sensor, automatically switching high/low beam... If the car has these features, the driver does not need to adjust the lights.
How to turn on/off the turn signal
How to turn on the right turn signal: Push the light control lever up.
How to turn on the left turn signal: Push the light control lever down.
How to turn off the turn signal: Push the control lever back to the center as before.
How to turn on/off the positioning lights
The position light symbol is two small bulbs facing each other. The position light symbol is usually located on the outside cluster of the light control lever, together with the headlights.
How to turn on the position light: Turn the outer knob to the position light symbol
How to turn off the position lights: Turn the outer knob to the light off symbol.
How to turn on/off fog lights
The fog light symbol has 3 diagonal lines pointing down, quite similar to the headlight symbol but shorter and has an additional wavy line in the middle. The fog light symbol is usually located in the inner cluster, not in the outer cluster with the headlights and position lights.
How to turn on the fog lights: Turn the inside knob to the fog light symbol.
How to turn off the fog lights: Turn the inside knob to the fog lights off symbol.
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Do not use headlights in urban or residential areas. |
Notes when using car headlights
When using car headlights, drivers need to note:
Do not use high beams in urban areas or residential areas. Because high beams can easily cause glare, affecting oncoming vehicles. When driving in urban areas, only use low beams. The Traffic Law also clearly stipulates this. According to the Road Traffic Law, if a car uses high beams in residential areas, it will be fined from 800,000 to 1,000,000 VND.
You should use headlights when driving on highways, suburban roads, two-way roads with dividers, etc. Because headlights will provide better light, helping the driver have a more comprehensive view. However, when using headlights, if you encounter oncoming vehicles in very dark road conditions, you should reduce speed and switch to low beam to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
You should use high-beams and flashers when you need to pass or ask for the right of way instead of honking your horn. Because cars are usually closed, it will be difficult to hear if you are too far away. Using high-beams instead of honking also reduces noise pollution.
If you see an oncoming vehicle flashing its high beams, you should check to see if your headlights are on. Drivers often flash their high beams to remind each other of this.
