How To Use Car Lights | Learn to drive: Car Knowledge

There are many different lights on a car, and they all serve different purposes. Some lights are to help us see ahead, some are there to help others see us, and some are there to help us communicate. In this video, we will show how we use our car’s lights effectively to stay as safe as possible, without causing any unnecessary confusion or danger.
Video chapters:
* 0:00 Introduction
* 1:00 Our car
* 1:38 Daytime Running Lights
* 2:22 Side / Parking Lights
* 3:01 Dipped Headlamps
* 3:56 Automatic Lights
* 4:31 Main Beam
* 5:29 Fog Lights
* 6:12 Cornering Lights
* 6:47 Reverse Lights
* 7:18 Brake Lights
* 8:00 Indicators
* 9:10 Hazard Lights
* 9:45 Summary
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[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for watching - if you found this video interesting then please subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified of our next video! This video includes; * 0:05 Introduction * 1:00 Our car * 1:38 Daytime Running Lights * 2:22 Side / Parking Lights * 3:01 Dipped Headlamps * 3:56 Automatic Lights * 4:31 Main Beam * 5:29 Fog Lights * 6:12 Cornering Lights * 6:47 Reverse Lights * 7:18 Brake Lights * 8:00 Indicators * 9:10 Hazard Lights * 9:45 Summary

[@georginadriscoll6006]

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[@ruthieskin3452]

As a new driver these video is very usefull. Thank you.

[@user-hp5dt7yi8u]

Do you drive with your bright lights on ??

[@Engineer9736]

@@user-hp5dt7yi8u She has no bright light

[@emperornephew6487]

​@@user-hp5dt7yi8uwhat is a bright light

[@chilleddriving1455]

That is just scary but expected.

[@ami3cut3]

I just wanted to say a big thank you to your channel. Watching your videos helped me a lot. I have passed my test today with 1 minor fault and it was my first time. Again, Thank you and I will keep spreading the word to subscribe to your channel. 😊

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Very well done - 1 minor fault is awesome! Good luck on the road 🚙👍🏼

[@UKDrivingTest]

Good idea for a video, many drivers do not use their lights correctly, for example not using dipped beam in the rain or fog, or having fog lights on when it is not foggy.

[@chilleddriving1455]

And that just scratches the surface!

[@andrewgarbett3622]

Professional, new & a learner will be happy and thanks for your quality video. Absolutely additional knowledge for us. Thank you guys!

[@meimeihechuan]

Thank you. The video is very helpful, informative and thorough

[@salesspar6787]

Quite clear and informative video on how each light work and in what condition should we use them for driving safely.

[@kennyfrags]

I swear every video you have done for weeks is exactly what I wanted to know xD for example this video, learing about the car lights - I've just passed and its been the first time ive been going out at night and I dont really know what/when to use the lights and this video again has helped me alot! thankyou:)

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Great - happy to be of help! Good luck in your car 🚘👍🏼

[@chilleddriving1455]

That is terrifying but confirms the state of driver education in this country.

[@haizeacrivill]

Thank you so much for your channel.I learn a lot with you!!

[@suaadmohamed141]

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[@princess143mh2]

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[@pakball4]

*The* perfect video about light controls

[@Mourad1EL]

High quality footage and well presented video. Good job 👏

[@jammydoughnuts]

Amazingly helpful video, thanks guys! I've got the driving essential skills book which is really useful. I understood the reason for using dipped headlights, but needed to see it, along with all the other types of lights in action!

[@VijayKumarkn]

Oh, I don't know these all. Thank you for such a good n informative video. These things are not explained in driving schools. I love this video.

[@chilleddriving1455]

Scary.

[@user-rz7ko2cj9c]

This video is very useful. Thanks!

[@STARRYHOST]

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[@deniskyalo2537]

Your explanation is very wonderful

[@pv5427]

Good explanation and great shooting....useful...thanks!

[@osoriocg74]

Your videos are awesome. Well done!

[@glovelessboxer]

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[@tczanardo]

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[@thehowto9822]

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[@husnainakhtar3048]

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[@unknownboo8738]

so helpful thank you

[@EllaBoadu]

This is so relaxing

[@augyb22]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@barkhadixit]

Very Useful indeed!

[@alansydo2773]

Thank you, it was really useful

[@janurbanek2565]

Thank you very much for the video. I felt lost in all the lights of the vehicle.

[@lekonarodrick6821]

So there was such a channel and I didn't know, thanks alot for the video

[@mummyqueen1queen597]

Well done thanks for sharing this video

[@MythicSuns]

Should be noted that if anyone has a pre 2011 car, there are some significant differences regarding light placement and control placement, but the rules about when to use the lights are still the same.

[@iheartkoala4072]

Just learned here when to slightly use brake before pressing hard to give time to following drivers. Top.

[@amuthasaravanan1714]

Beautiful beautiful explanation 👌

[@totorouk]

Best video on the topic

[@sihamhamouche7557]

Very very interesting, thank you🌷

[@msatul1305]

Thank you

[@iheartkoala4072]

Thanks...very useful.

[@majackslelo827]

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Thanks

[@mayurg9157]

3:42 thought that's a video game 🤣

[@majalisongezo818]

Thanks ❤️

[@randomposts6465]

Thnx 💯

[@jday7512]

awesome video!

[@johnkeepin7527]

Pretty good, but a couple of minor comments: Some models do not have the ‘3 seconds indicator display’ option (notably the Toyota Yaris) on the stalk. Some models have ‘automatic high beam’, which can be setup manually. To switch it on in my car, it’s necessary to move the stalk forward, thus it’s necessary to pull it back 2 steps to ‘flash’ the lights if required. Essentially, it only operates once away from street lighting. Some only display their ‘daytime running lights’ when the parking brake is released, even if the power is switched on.

[@mdaminkhan8561]

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[@pkayview]

Very useful video

[@dontgiveadam2226]

7:47 crep check

[@vijayaraperthi5702]

very nice explanation :)

[@akrammehwish1126]

Very good job

[@nirosha8688]

Very useful thank you so much

[@ASHUTOSHSINGH-no4zs]

So ,which car do u like most

[@user-ug3sz5hs6h]

please make more videos about cars and driving. ❤❤❤

[@leandrocarvalho8981]

Outstanding!!! I am theoretical Drive Instructor in Brazil...and I usually follow your videos. Please post more. Hugs

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Glad you like our videos - It’s funny to imagine you watching us on the other side of the world! We would love to post more, but since we are also full time driving instructors we can only manage to make a new video every two weeks in our spare time.

[@leandrocarvalho8981]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Nice Friends... Never Mind! I wiil wait the next two week. I lived in England in 2014 at Cambridge....Is it quite difficult to become Driving Instructor there? What legislation governs the English Traffic Code? And what are the requirements for Driving Instructors?

[@leandrocarvalho8981]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool In England....If you have the Link site! Thank you

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This website details what must be done to qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor in the UK. www.safedrivingforlife.info/becoming-approved-driving-instructor This site also has loads of other info about our 'Highway Code' :-)

[@sarahcallaghan3314]

Another good video Very well explained .

[@ebesics514]

Great

[@sharpneri]

Just want to say "thanks"

[@Rhaman68]

Optimal AUTOMATIC light control settings: leave the control switch in the AUTO setting. Along with DRLs (defined as 80% of headlight’s high beam power) a light sensor on the dash turns ON all of exterior lights when in dark(er) environments such as Dawn/Dusk, tunnels, indoor parking structures and when drivers “think” there is enough light while driving but there is not! Thanks

[@4hisglory365]

About to drive to work alone for the first time in my new car v.helpful

[@MentalMindFork]

Good luck! I am going to do this next week after taking short 10 min journeys in my car alone. Let me know how it goes!

[@Engineer9736]

Are you not supposed to pass an exam before you do your first drive alone? How is it possible that you find this kind of video 'very helpful' after you already passed your exam?

[@hamednour9705]

Very nice thanks u?

[@OverseerMoti]

I've heard that truck/lorry drivers in my place use headlights to communicate whether there are hazards along the road (landslides, deep potholes, dense fog, and the like) by alternating the headlamps' low and high beam. Back in the day, there were no radio communication devices as those were costly.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We would advise against using our lights to try and communicate with others, as it could cause misunderstanding and lead to danger.

[@OverseerMoti]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool The good thing is, drivers here know that the light-tinkering actually means something, to the point of it becoming a "driving culture". Now that I'm a driver myself, should a truck driver from the opposite direction gives a signal, I know what to expect up ahead. Still, thanks for your concern.

[@17nirmalya]

Brilliant video. Please consider opening a school in India. This country desperately needs one. I can join your school as the first employee.

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

Forward facing fog lights are little more than fashion accessories. If you turn them out they will pick out the curbs/sides of the road in bad fog. As anyone that has competed in night car rallies will realise, fog lights can be used as cornering lights on narrow, twisty roads. So they should be turned out at around 30 degrees, although some drivers prefer to cross the beams. They should be wired through a relay, controlled with a stalk switch that can be reached while your hand is still on the wheel, and wired to come on only after the sidelights have been turned on. Also, forget those fashion light covers as if you accidentally leave the fogs on you won't burn them out. A little out of the league of the vast majority of drivers, but it never hurts to raise your game. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit

[@nissanoo0393]

Fiesta ST good luck insuring that ;p helpful vid tho

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It would be very expensive for a new driver - but for me (with lots of driving experience and full 'no claims' discount) it's quite reasonable!

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

The 'override rear lights' switch is something I thought I'd only see on leMans cars.

[@lydiabentley8346]

Thank you so much this is really helpful. However can I check that back left fog light doesn't look like it's turning on or is it just me?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

On most new cars there is only one fog light - the other side is just a reflector 👍🏼

[@ASHUTOSHSINGH-no4zs]

Would u like to know about India deriving

[@mohaibtahir2733]

Please make a video on Opel astra j explains his all features because there is no video available on KZbin for opel austra j which explains his all features like light , prakbreak fuel cruise control system.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Sorry, but we won’t be making individual videos for other cars as there are hundreds of different models. Our video gives you a general overview, and then read the cars manual to clarify how it works in detail.

[@bryantwhitis1268]

Thanks instructor for clarifying the traffic rules I know my traffic rules high beams are for roads in the country with no lighting I get people in the city that will tailgate me with their high beams on trying to blind me. I wish people would follow the driving rules taught in drivers Ed.

[@Kinja_]

There are times where you might mistaken someone LED headlights as high beams because LEDs are bright.

[@georgeentertainment7185]

What software and hardware do you use to get the data (gear, etc.)? Showing the gear drew my attention as I've noticed lots of people cannot show the gear directly from the data.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Our GoPro cameras make the speed display for us, and then we add the rest manually! We did consider using data from the cars OBD port but never got round to it!

[@Farjana-ge1gi]

Hi, i've just passed my driving test and bought a Ford Fiesta. Can you please help me to tell how your map on the screen looks so real and how to set it up like that? You guys are awsome. Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That view was Google maps navigation, running through Apple CarPlay from my phone. 👍🏼

[@FauxFemale]

How do you select/how does it know which side to indicate? Great video btw

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The indicator always moves the same way as you would steer. For example, on a car with an indicator stalk on the left we would move it down to indicate left and up to indicate right. Of course if the car has an indicator stalk on the right, this would be reversed 👍🏼

[@Engineer9736]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Does that exist, indicator stalk on the right? I've driven dozens of cars but i've never seen that.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Cars made for use in Europe almost always have the indicator stalk in the left - however in other parts of the world drivers prefer a right indicator stalk. Any car made for use in Asia is normally like this. 👍🏼

[@hamnam7]

When I put on my dipped headlights the rear ones don’t turn on 😢😮

[@harpreetkaurdas5926]

Hello my car does not front fog light so should i use headlamps in day and night if there is rain fog snow or visibility less then 100 meters. is headlamps and low beam are same? tail light is not bright. if i turn on rear fog light will it dazzle people behind me. thanks you.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, turn on your dipped headlamps whenever visibility is low, due to poor weather or darkness. Fog lights will dazzle others if misused so we must only use them when allowed.

[@tommyhamill4435]

hi I'm from Ireland I've done loads of maunal lessons and nearly had my test but cancelled it maunal isn't for me so I went with automatic I rebooked my test for the 26th of March

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Good luck!

[@ZhadTheRad]

Where I live, you can be fined for forgetting to use the indicators when leaving a roundabout

[@UziGR6642]

3:29 Forza Horizon 5 Graphics lol

[@thedude5318]

Man I wish 😂💔

[@tytan9139]

I sometimes noticed that some cars like to use hazard lights when driving in the rain. They really irritate other drivers behind them. I understand that it is not in the highway code. Is it ok or safe to use it that way?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No, save your hazard lights for a real hazard. If everyone used them in the rain it would be impossible to tell when someone wanted to change lanes or turn!

[@auto85454]

May I ask the meaning of flashing the high beam light?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Similar to using the horn, we can flash the main beam to make others aware of our presence.

[@harpreetkaurdas5926]

hello i am very confused about light. the car i drivr it has auto light. which i never touch.if it is rain and fog do we have to use dipped headlight and it is matter if day or night. my car does not have front fog light but it has rear fog light. if car has auto light system still do we have to change lighr manually. when we can you rear fog light. which light we should use in night so we can see road ahead and others road user cab see us which traffic are behind the car.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Auto light systems work well when it gets dark, as it puts the dipped headlamps (and tail lights) on to help us drive. However, when it is foggy or rainy in the daytime the system won't spot the poor weather and we will need to manually turn on our dipped headlamps to ensure we are visible to others.

[@harpreetkaurdas5926]

thank you

[@jaynepaligaming3479]

How to flash headlights to ‘give way’ oncoming vehicle?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We should only flash our headlights to make other people aware of our presence. If we flash people in other situations it might lead to misunderstanding or danger, so is best avoided.

[@cyderman69]

Why doesn't the DRL function turn on the rear lights? I've seen so many people driving in the dark without rear lights on because they think their lights are on as they see light from the front.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thats how it is on all cars - there must be some regulation about it. It is a real problem when it's foggy or rainy in the daytime, as people must assume that the car will do everything for them and forget they need to turn on their dipped headlamps manually.

[@matselanemantsanekuleile6510]

💞💞💞💞💞

[@mdushabalala9882]

Why it the back rear fog lamp, it was only the right hand one that was on?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Most modern cars only have one rear fog lamp - perhaps it’s to avoid confusion with the brake lights, or maybe just to save cost?

[@Engineer9736]

8:38 "there are no rules in the highway code stating when we must use our indicators" ?? I think any country in the world has rules for this. In NL / BE / AUS / USA at least you can get fined if you fail to indicate. I cannot imagine that in the UK this will be different.

[@kvbvl7285]

i feel like this was a good advertisement for this car. lmao

[@thehuntgray]

Do some newer cars automatically turn on the fog lights when turning on the low beams? I see a lot of drivers using their fog lights when it’s perfect weather conditions at night. Why do people do this?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No car turns on both fog lamps automatically with the dipped headlamps, but many cars use the fog lamps individually as cornering lights. Who know why drivers put them on - but to be honest we don’t find them very dazzling so let them get on with it.

[@Ppetsku96]

They think fog lamps help them to see better at night but fog lamps doesn't help. Front fog lights help other people to spot you better.

[@Engineer9736]

I think Hunter G may be confusing the high beam with fog lights. I cannot recall having seen anyone using their fog lights ever. I bet 80% of the drivers don't even know what fog lights are. It's like a similar topic to 'how many cm may your cargo stick out of the trunk before you have to hang a red flag on it', which nobody ever does, so nobody knows it.

[@gamechep]

Don't we also indicate when we want to pull over or while exiting from a stationary position?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We can do if we think it will help someone, but it isn’t compulsory.

[@gedeontchibo6671]

Just passed my test 🎉😂

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Great job! 🚙👌🏼😃🎉

[@Ppetsku96]

So it's legal to use parking lights while driving in UK?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

If you mean what we call 'sidelights', then yes we can drive with them on if we like. However, since they aren't very bright we prefer to switch on dipped headlamps and tail lights when visibility is poor to ensure we are visible to others.

[@Ppetsku96]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Oh okay and yes i meant parkin lights/sidelights. Funny to see how different it is in other countries. Here in Finland It's either DRLs or "normal headlights/low beams" while driving and that's it 😄Here "Sidelights" are illegal while driving but still some people uses them. Is it still legal to drive without lights at UK during daytime?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, there are loads of differences around the world! It is legal to drive without any lights on during the daytime, and almost all older cars made before DRLs were standard still do so.

[@Ppetsku96]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool That's cool!

[@Engineer9736]

7:13 "Just in case" makes it sound like as if everyone has to jump away when you put your car into reverse gear, which is obviously not true. Primarily the driver has to pay attention and stop if anyone is in your way, the lights are the "just in case".

[@niccolomedici4482]

5:40 6:06 Why are back fog lights only on one side of the car?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We’re not sure why this is, but most new cars are like this!

[@Engineer9736]

I'm guessing if they were on both sides, people may be thinking you're riding the brake all the time

[@PioneeringPhilosophy]

how to blink or flash

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Signalling / Indicating Correctly | Learn to drive: Basic skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2jYiqNmqLqkadE 👍🏼

[@32kri]

Unfortunately a lot of drivers use fog lights at night dazzling other users of the road. I am suprised police won't do anything about it.

[@quran1252]

You look a like Colin firth

[@shams389]

All the lights are used to make ourselves more visible to other road users.

[@oliviaeneje904]

I want a ford fiesta for my first car now 😄

[@MrDre-he8ps]

I’m already going to be in an accident driving on wrong side as the UK we aren’t used to drive on that side in US 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It's not hard to switch over - whenever I've driven in the US or Europe it only takes an hour or so to get used to it 👍🏼

[@Engineer9736]

I've traveled through Australia for about 8 months, spread over 3 visits, while i'm from Europe. As soon as you start driving in a left-side driving country, everything will go automatically. All the infrastructure shows that you're supposed to drive on the left so you rarely have to think about where to go ☺. Also in any country, either left or right side driving, the steering wheel is supposed to be at the center of the road. So as soon as you're sitting right next to the outer side of the road you know things are not going good 😅. If there is traffic around it will be obvious where to go and where not, if there is no traffic around and you notice you're sitting right next to the outside of the road, turn around immediately.

[@mahneh7121]

Is that the correct usage of the warning lights? **Rule 116** > Hazard warning lights. These may be used when your vehicle is stationary, to warn that it is temporarily obstructing traffic. Never use them as an excuse for dangerous or illegal parking. You MUST NOT use hazard warning lights while driving or being towed unless you are on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway and you need to warn drivers behind you of a hazard or obstruction ahead. Only use them for long enough to ensure that your warning has been observed.

[@AntonyLe55]

1.25 speed ftw

[@gideonoyortey4695]

Pls can I drive without licence

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Without a full driving license you can only drive as a learner when accompanied by a fully qualified driver.