When should you use headlights?

• A. From dusk to dawn and in poor visibility; use low beams in traffic and switch to high beams on open roads when no oncoming traffic
• B. Only at night
• C. Only in rain
• D. Always with high beams

Answer: (A)

Using headlights correctly protects you and others by improving visibility and making your car easier to see. You should have them on from dusk to dawn and any time visibility is reduced, such as in rain, fog, or snow. In traffic, keep low beams so you don’t blind other drivers. On open roads with no oncoming traffic, you can switch to high beams to maximize how far you can see. Remember to switch back to low beams when another vehicle approaches or you’re following someone. This approach covers more situations than just using them at night and avoids the risk of dazzling others with high beams in traffic.