Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 416 / 839

Si circula de noche por una vía urbana, ¿qué luces debe usar?

If you are driving at night on an urban road, which lights must you use?

  • ALas luces largas (de carretera).Main beam.
  • BSólo las luces de posición.Only the sidelights.
  • CLas luces cortas (de cruce).Dipped headlights.
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Correct answer

  • CLas luces cortas (de cruce).Dipped headlights.
Explanation

Under Article 101.1 of the RGC, at night on urban roads you must have your sidelights and dipped headlights on, whether or not the road is well lit. Main beam is only compulsory outside built-up areas, under Article 100.

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