Drivers should use high beam headlights when:
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They want to save fuel.
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Following another vehicle.
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There are no oncoming vehicles approaching.
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They come within 50 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
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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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