What lights are on the car? What lights should you turn on when driving in fog?

Headlights, or the lighting system of a car, are also a major component of a car. They are convenient for distinguishing road conditions in time when driving at night or in special weather conditions, ensuring safe driving. If you want to count the lights on a car, there are still several types. Let's learn more about them together.

What are the lights on the car?

The lights of ordinary civilian passenger cars include: headlights (high and low beam), daytime running lights, width lights, turn signals, brake lights (high-mounted brake lights), fog lights, reversing lights, hazard warning lights, and license plate lights.

1. Headlights (high and low beam)

The main function is lighting, common halogen, xenon, LED lamps. The high beam is used to see the road conditions clearly without street lighting equipment. Turn off the high beam when passing! The low beam is turned on when the vision is not clear or the street lights are on, and it mainly serves as auxiliary lighting.

2. Width indicator lights

It can remind you of the width of your vehicle on the left and right and behind you, and serve as a warning.

3. Daytime running lights

It is more of a reminder for the car ahead.

4. Turn signal

The main function is to remind the following vehicles to use the side lane and to remind adjacent vehicles to control their speed to avoid merging collisions.

5. Brake lights

Whether it is a brake light or a high-mounted brake light, it is to warn the following vehicle to slow down or stop to avoid rear-end collision.

6. Fog lights

When the weather conditions are bad and visibility is affected, such as in rainy and foggy weather, you need to turn on the fog lights.

7. Reversing lights

It is mainly used to warn the vehicles behind the vehicle to pay attention, and it can also play a preventive role. When there is a vehicle passing by behind, the horn may be sounded to give a warning.

8. Double flash warning lights

It is mainly used to warn the following vehicles that there may be problems with the vehicle. Please make a detour! When visibility is too low, it can be turned on at the same time as the fog lights.

9. License plate light

As the name suggests, the function of an illuminated license plate is to serve as a reminder.

In addition, the car will have ambient lights, reading lights, welcome lights, pedal decorative lights, etc., each with different functions.

What lights should you use when driving in fog?

1. Turn on the low beam, hazard lights, front and rear fog lights depending on the severity of the fog. Do not turn on the high beam in foggy weather.

Some cars cannot turn on fog lights without turning on headlights, so turn on low beams and then fog lights. Fog lights are red and easier to spot, and many people turn on the double flashes, which are yellow and flashing, and are also easy to be seen. Just don't turn on high beams, because the fog is so reflective that you can't see anything.

Second, slow down and keep a distance from the car in front of you. This is especially important in foggy weather with poor visibility.

Third, concentrate on driving, be patient, pay attention to traffic signs on the road, and avoid overtaking or speeding.

Can a car pass the annual inspection after its lights are modified?

There are certain standards for the annual vehicle inspection lighting. The lights tested include high beam, low beam, turn signals, brake lights, etc. The lights must be bright, none of them can be dimmed, and the brightness must be within normal indicators. The lights cannot be too strong or too weak. Many people like to change to xenon lamps, which are not original xenon lamps. The light intensity is generally over the standard and cannot pass the inspection. Just replace them with lights of original specifications!