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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 352 / 839

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Si debido a la lluvia intensa, en una vía interurbana no se distingue un vehículo de color negro a 50 metros de distancia, ¿es posible circular con el alumbrado de largo alcance encendido?

Because of heavy rain, on a road outside built-up areas you cannot see a black vehicle 50 metres away. Can you drive with main beam on?

  • ANo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
  • BSí, porque la vía está insuficientemente iluminada.Yes, because the road is insufficiently lit.
  • CSólo se puede encender la luz de cruce y la antiniebla delantera.You can only switch on dipped headlights and the front fog light.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, porque la vía está insuficientemente iluminada.Yes, because the road is insufficiently lit.
Explanation

A road is considered insufficiently lit when you cannot see a dark vehicle 50 metres away. Outside built-up areas, in these conditions you may use main beam, as long as you do not dazzle other drivers.

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