Drivers should use high beam headlights when:
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Following another vehicle.
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They come within 50 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
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They want to save fuel.
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There are no oncoming vehicles approaching.
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Explanation
High beams can blind oncoming drivers, making it difficult for them to see the road ahead. Therefore, you should use high beams when there are no oncoming vehicles approaching, and switch to low beams whenever you meet oncoming traffic to avoid blinding the other driver.
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