When can you use full beam headlights? When can you use full beam headlights?

A. When there are no approaching vehicles

B. Driving in fog

C. Driving when it's snowing

D. When a police officer is giving directions

The correct answer is A

Correct. You can also use your full beam headlights in urban streets with streetlights if you are not following another vehicle and there are no other vehicles coming towards you, although it's only recommended for situations where you can't see clearly ahead and should be avoided if possible. When using full beam headlights when overtaking, ensure you don't dazzle the vehicle you are following. Using the full beam headlights allows you to see if there are any obstacles in the lane while overtaking. Using full beams in snow or fog will reduce your visibility as the light is reflected back at you.

When you should use each type of vehicle light

Full beam headlights

Clear, unlit roads
Clear weather or rain
Light mist
Roads with street lighting, but only if necessary and there are no other road users

Front fog lights

Driving in fog
Driving in falling snow

Rear fog light

Driving in fog

Dipped headlights

Following another vehicle
Driving on roads with street lighting
When parked on the side of the road and you are still in the vehicle
In fog or snow when you don't have fog lights
When approaching a police officer directing traffic
When other vehicles or cyclists are coming towards you

Brake lights

Only when braking (when you are waiting at an intersection you should put on your handbrake and take your foot off the brakes so that you don't dazzle people behind you)
When waiting to turn right on a busy road in order to warn other drivers that you are stationary.

Hazard warning lights

When you vehicle is a temporary obstruction - read more here.

Side lights/position lights/park lights

When parked (note: these lights might be on all the time [daytime running lamps], or they will activate automatically when you turn on your headlights)

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