CDL · Night and weather
Which statement about using your headlights at night is accurate?
Correct answer: Use high beams any time it is safe and legal.
Answer options
- AUse high beams any time it is safe and legal. Correct
- BUse high beams mainly in fog, rain or snow to see better.
- CUse low beams as much as possible, even on dark, empty roads.
Why
Relying on low beams all the time is a common error that sharply limits how far ahead you can see. Switch to high beams whenever the law and conditions allow, and dim them for nearby traffic and in fog, rain or snow.
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Topic: Night and weather License: CDL
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