ESENRU

Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 246 / 839

Question picture

Durante el día, con niebla densa o lluvia intensa, ¿se puede circular con la luz de largo alcance encendida?

During the day, in dense fog or heavy rain, can you drive with main beam on?

  • ANo, sólo puede encenderse la luz de corto alcance.No, only dipped headlights may be switched on.
  • BNo, la luz de largo alcance sólo puede encenderse de noche.No, main beam may only be switched on at night.
  • CSí, pero es aconsejable encender la luz de cruce.Yes, but it is advisable to switch on dipped headlights.
Show answer

Correct answer

  • CSí, pero es aconsejable encender la luz de cruce.Yes, but it is advisable to switch on dipped headlights.
Explanation

In dense fog or heavy rain you must have your lights on, during the day too, and Article 106 of the General Traffic Regulations allows you to use the front fog light, dipped headlights or main beam. However, in fog main beam reflects back and dazzles the driver, which is why dipped headlights are advised.

Independent app: not affiliated with or endorsed by the DGT (Spain's Directorate-General for Traffic) or the Ministry of the Interior. The official exam is booked with the DGT and taken at its test centres. The questions here are practice material; the DGT's official question bank is not public.