Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 14 / 839
¿Se puede usar durante el día, por una vía interurbana, con lluvia intensa o niebla densa el alumbrado de largo alcance?
During the day, on a road outside a built-up area, can main beam be used in heavy rain or dense fog?
- ANo, porque es de día.No, because it is daytime.
- BSí, sustituyéndolo por el de corto alcance para no deslumbrar.Yes, switching to dipped headlights so as not to dazzle.
- CNo, con lluvia intensa está prohibido.No, it is prohibited in heavy rain.
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Correct answer
- BSí, sustituyéndolo por el de corto alcance para no deslumbrar.Yes, switching to dipped headlights so as not to dazzle.
Explanation
In weather or environmental conditions that greatly reduce visibility, main beam may be used outside built-up areas, switching to dipped headlights so as not to dazzle other road users. However, using it in these conditions is not recommended.
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