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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 165 / 839

Aún es de día, pero el sol ya se ha puesto. ¿Qué luces debe encender?

It is still daylight, but the sun has already set. Which lights must you switch on?

  • AEstá prohibido encender las luces durante el día.It is prohibited to switch on lights during the day.
  • BSon suficientes las luces de posición.The sidelights are enough.
  • CLas luces de cruce (cortas).The dipped headlights.
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Correct answer

  • CLas luces de cruce (cortas).The dipped headlights.
Explanation

From sunset to sunrise you must have your lights on even if there is still daylight (Article 98.1 of the General Traffic Regulations). Sidelights are not enough: in that light you use dipped headlights together with the sidelights (Article 101.1).

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 98.1Todos los vehículos que circulen entre el ocaso y la salida del solRead the full rule

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