How to use car lights effectively?

Fog lights

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 also serve a similar function, helping the 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 action for all drivers.

Low beam (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. But this type of light is extremely limited when moving at high speed because the low beam range makes it difficult for the driver to have the best vision.

High beam (headlight)

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 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 going in the same direction.

Daytime running lights

Most modern cars will have a control panel that monitors the on/off mode 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 are dim but still quite bright at the front of the car.

Turn signal lights

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 the 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, turn on your turn signals.

Brake lights

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 motorway or two-way freeway and you 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.