How to use car lights effectively?
(Baonghean.vn) - Not only supporting drivers on dark roads, car lights also have their own functions when traveling during the day. Using lights incorrectly can be dangerous for yourself and surrounding vehicles. Therefore, drivers should know how to use car lights most effectively.
Fog lights
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With the lighting feature when the weather is foggy to increase the driver's visibility. But the limitation of some types of these lights is that they deflect light in normal weather conditions, so they should only be used when there is fog and not used at the same time with car headlights.
Rear fog lights serve a similar function, helping vehicles behind you see to avoid collisions in foggy weather conditions. If a driver cannot see another vehicle in front of them easily, chances are the vehicle behind them cannot either. In such cases, turning on the fog lights is a wise and safe move for all drivers.
Low beam
This type of light only shines about 3 - 5 meters from the front of your car, observing strange objects right in front of the car and easily avoiding them. However, this type of light is extremely limited when moving at high speed because the low illumination range makes it difficult for the driver to have the best visibility.
High beam (headlight)
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These are the brightest lights on a car and can significantly improve visibility in the dark. Because headlights are so bright, they can blind other road users and this can cause accidents.
Use your high beams at night on an empty stretch of road or highway. But make sure you know how to turn your headlights to low beam when you see another car coming toward you from the other side of the road or ahead of you in the same direction.
Daytime running lights
Most modern cars will have a control panel that monitors the on/off status of the vehicle's lights. However, in some cars, this mode is not available for the taillights. Additionally, in bad weather conditions in winter, the front headlights may also dim. This can affect visibility and be dangerous for the user. Instead, use LED daytime running lights, which provide a dim but still bright light at the front of the car.
Turn signal light
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When these lights are on, the rear tail lights and license plate are also illuminated. Using your turn signals when one of your headlights is flashing will let others know that your vehicle is a car and not a motorcycle, by showing the width of your vehicle with two lights.
Use your turn signals when visibility is reduced but not so low that you need to turn on your high beams. Also, if you have to park at night on a road with a speed limit, use your turn signals.
Brake light
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A broken brake light is dangerous because cars behind you won't know when you're slowing down, especially if you have to stop suddenly. So have someone check to see if your brake lights are working by standing behind your car while you apply the brakes. You should do this once a week; replace a broken brake light immediately.
Hazard warning lights
While driving, use your hazard lights if you are on a freeway or dual carriageway and need to warn other drivers that there is a hazard on the road ahead. While stationary, use your hazard lights if your vehicle causes a temporary obstruction.
