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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 379 / 839

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Si por avería circulamos a 40 km/h con el alumbrado de corto alcance por una vía interurbana insuficientemente iluminada, ¿será correcto?

If, because of a breakdown, we are driving at 40 km/h with dipped headlights on a poorly lit road outside built-up areas, is this correct?

  • ANo, deberemos usar las luces antiniebla.No, we must use the fog lights.
  • BNo, deberemos usar el de largo alcance.No, we must use main beam.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • CSí.Yes.
Explanation

Under Article 100 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), main beam is only compulsory at night on poorly lit roads outside built-up areas when driving at more than 40 km/h. At 40 km/h you may use dipped headlights.

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