Question 112 · Car theory test
When should a driver use dipped headlights?
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Correct answer
From just after dusk to just before dawn.
Official explanation
Lighting-up hours are defined as the period of time during which drivers should turn on dipped headlights in order to be seen. This period normally starts half an hour after sunset and ends half an hour before sunrise.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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