Car permit · Night and weather
In the evening, at what point does the law require your headlights to be on? (State Practice Set)

Correct answer: 30 minutes after sunset.
Answer options
- A15 minutes after sunset
- B30 minutes after sunset Correct
- C45 minutes after sunset
Why
The headlight requirement begins 30 minutes after sunset, when fading daylight makes it harder for others to see you. Also turn them on at any hour when rain, snow, or fog limits visibility.
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Topic: Night and weather License: Car permit
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- Alabama: State Practice Set
- Arkansas: State Practice Set
- Connecticut: State Practice Set
- District of Columbia: State Practice Set
- Georgia: State Practice Set
- Hawaii: Road Rules
- Kentucky: State Practice Set
- Massachusetts: State Practice Set
- Michigan: Road Rules
- Missouri: State Practice Set
- New Hampshire: Road Rules
- New Jersey: Road Rules
- New Mexico: Road Rules
- Nevada: Road Rules
- New York: Road Rules
- Oklahoma: Road Rules
- South Carolina: State Practice Set
- Tennessee: State Practice Set
- Texas: Road Rules
- Washington: Road Rules
- Wisconsin: Road Rules
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