Question 249 · Car theory test
When driving at night, when must a driver dip the vehicle's full headlights?
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Correct answer
When meeting or driving behind other traffic.
Official explanation
When driving at night, you should dip your headlights when you meet oncoming vehicles so that you do not dazzle them. You should also dip your headlights when you are driving behind another vehicle so the driver is not dazzled by your lights in their mirror.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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