Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 121 / 839

Circulando de noche por una vía interurbana suficientemente iluminada, además de las luces de posición, ¿debemos encender alguna otra luz?

When driving at night on a well-lit road outside a built-up area, must we switch on any other lights as well as the position lights?

  • ASí, las luces de cruce.Yes, dipped headlights.
  • BNo, porque la vía está iluminada.No, because the road is lit.
  • CSí, las de carretera.Yes, main beam.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, las luces de cruce.Yes, dipped headlights.
Explanation

Dipped headlights must be switched on, as well as the position lights, on a well-lit road outside a built-up area, to ensure better visibility and to be seen by other drivers.

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