"Oh my god! You still need to teach me this? Turn on the fog lights!"
Um, is it that simple?
Ang, so easy!
R U sure? "
Fog lights, as the name suggests, are lights that are turned on when there is fog or low visibility. Fog lights are divided into front fog lights and rear fog lights. Front fog lights are generally located above the front bumper of the car and below the headlights. Rear fog lights are usually integrated into the tail lights. Front fog lights are generally yellow, and rear fog lights are red.
well! Why are front fog lights yellow? How bright the white is!
In principle, yellow light has a longer wavelength than white light and has stronger penetrating power. In other words, in an environment with low visibility, yellow light is more recognizable! More eye-catching!
Where is the fog light switch? How to open it?
There are generally two types of switches for fog lights. One is on the turn signal lever on the left hand side of the steering wheel. The other is on the center control panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Let’s talk about the first type first. Before turning on the fog lights, be sure to turn the outermost knob to turn on the width indicator lights. After confirming that the width lights are on, turn the knob in the middle of the lever to turn on the fog lights. Remember to observe the light mark on the instrument during rotation.
The second type of knob type switch is similar to the lever type. According to the pattern on the knob, combined with the light logo on the instrument. There will be no problem.
The most important thing to note is that you must turn on the width lights before turning on the fog lights!
Why can't the fog lights illuminate far when I turn on the fog lights? Can you turn on the high beam?
Fog lights are not actually a lighting source. In other words, whether it is a front fog light or a rear fog light, its main function is to warn rather than illuminate. Although the front fog lamp with yellow light source can play a certain lighting role, do not expect it to be used for lighting "it is just an auxiliary, it cannot carry". It is worth mentioning that in an environment with relatively high visibility, front fog lights are as lethal as high beam lights. Therefore, it is not allowed to turn on fog lights at will in urban areas when the weather is good!
Can I turn on my high beam headlights on hazy days?
Of course not!
In middle school, we all learned a term called "Tyndale effect". The air in hazy days is a kind of aerosol, which generates light pillars when illuminated by light. During daily driving, after turning on the high beam, the strong and concentrated light shines on the rubber particles in the air and causes diffuse reflection. A vast white field will appear in front of you, and nothing can be seen on the road surface, which seriously affects driving safety! Fog lights are generally positioned lower to reduce the obstruction of vision by this "wall of light".
What should I do if my car doesn’t have front fog lights?
These days, a small thing like front fog lights has become an iconic feature that measures the conscience of car companies. Since national law does not clearly stipulate that vehicles must be equipped with front fog lights, this has led many car companies to remove the fog lights they should have or only equip them on high-end models in order to reduce costs.
A very practical question arises, what should I do if my car does not have front fog lights?
The answer is simple!
Only wide lights and rear fog lights are shown!
Do not use low beam or high beam instead of front fog lamp, for the reasons mentioned above. If possible, it is best to add the front fog lights yourself.
If the car model you purchased has daytime running lights, turn them on. Daytime running lights were originally designed to improve vehicle recognition when visibility is not very high during the day. Therefore, it is also feasible to use daytime running lights in hazy days. Of course, if there are fog lights, you still need to turn them on!
As for the question of whether it is necessary to turn on double flashers in hazy days...
Well, turning on the double flashers can indeed serve as a warning, but...how do you turn on the turn signal when turning? Therefore, fog lights are the most reliable!
Summarize
When driving in hazy weather, both field of view and visibility are quite poor. In such an environment, it is important to use car lights safely and correctly. Slowing down and driving carefully is the basis of safety.
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