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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 265 / 839

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Vas a más de 40 kilómetros por hora por una vía. ¿Cuándo es obligatorio usar luces de carretera?

You are travelling at more than 40 kilometres per hour on a road. When is it compulsory to use main beam?

  • ACuando la vía no está bien iluminada, dentro o fuera de un poblado.When the road is not well lit, inside or outside a built-up area.
  • BCuando la vía está bien iluminada fuera de un poblado.When the road is well lit, outside a built-up area.
  • CCuando la vía no está bien iluminada fuera de un poblado.When the road is not well lit, outside a built-up area.
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Correct answer

  • CCuando la vía no está bien iluminada fuera de un poblado.When the road is not well lit, outside a built-up area.
Explanation

According to Article 100 of the General Traffic Regulations, main beam is compulsory between sunset and sunrise when driving at more than 40 km/h outside built-up areas on poorly lit roads, unless dipped headlights must be used so as not to dazzle.

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