[Truck Home Original] In summer, not only the high temperature and heat can easily affect driving safety, but the weather is also unstable. When we travel day and night, we will inevitably encounter sudden heavy rains. How to use lights when driving in heavy rain is actually a science. Today we will talk about which is more effective, double flash or fog lights, when driving in heavy rain, and how to use them more rationally.
1. Control methods and popularity rate:
First, let’s take a look at the characteristics and popularity of double flash and fog lights. The double flashlights of all models have the same design and are all red button-type. They are found on every car. Fog lights are more abundant, and lever type, button type, and knob type are all common, which can satisfy users with different habits. Although regulations do not mandate the installation of fog lights, most models are equipped with them, with the exception of a few low-end micro-truck models.
2. The functions of double flash and fog lights:
1. The full name of double flash is: danger alarm flash. It is mainly used in scenarios such as vehicle breakdown, emergency missions, and driving in extreme weather. The main purpose is to inform other vehicles that we are in an emergency and pay attention to avoid it.
2. Fog lights: Fog lights are divided into front fog lights and rear fog lights. There are also differences in color. Most of them are yellow in the front and red in the back. The characteristic is that the light has strong penetrating ability and will not cause diffuse reflection due to fog. It can not only remind other vehicles to notice us, but also improve our field of vision when driving in rainy and foggy weather.
3. Regulatory requirements for the use of double flashers and fog lights:
Regarding driving in extreme weather such as rain and fog, my country's "Road Safety Law Implementation Regulations" also clearly stipulates:
1. When the visibility is less than 200 meters, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, side lights and front and rear position lights. The vehicle speed must not exceed 60km/h per hour, and keep a distance of more than 100 meters from the vehicle in front of you on the same road;
2. When the visibility is less than 100 meters, turn on the fog lights, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, position lights, front and rear position lights and hazard warning flashers (double flash lights). The vehicle speed must not exceed 40km/h per hour, and the vehicle speed must not exceed 40km/h. Keep a distance of more than 50 meters between cars;
3. When the visibility is less than 50 meters, turn on the fog lights, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, position lights, front and rear position lights and hazard warning flashers (double flash lights). The vehicle speed shall not exceed 20km/h per hour, and the vehicle speed shall not exceed 20km/h, and the vehicle speed shall not exceed 20km/h. Take the exit off the highway as soon as possible.
In addition, there will be corresponding deductions and fines for illegal use of double flashlights. We should pay attention not to turn on double flashlights when driving in extremely bad weather with visibility less than 100 meters, and should turn on fog lights and other light sources in time to deal with it.
4. Correct timing to use double flash and fog lights:
I believe that after reading about the functions and legal requirements of double flash and fog lights, everyone will have an idea. The double flash has a wider function and can inform our emergency status. Fog lights are specially used in rainy and foggy weather and low visibility. The design of the driving scene is not only convenient for others, but also better for yourself when driving in rainy and foggy weather. Therefore, fog lights are the first choice for driving in rainy and foggy weather.
As our standards for vehicle safety gradually improve, fog lights have become standard equipment for almost every car. However, when driving in rainy and foggy weather, you can still see many vehicles that only turn on double flashers and do not turn on fog lights. Although the starting point is Okay, but it's actually more effective without fog lights. So the question is, what do you think is the reason why you don’t turn on the fog lights when driving in heavy rain? Welcome to discuss and communicate together. (Picture/Text Li Haixian)
