Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 466 / 839
¿Puede circular por una vía interurbana con el alumbrado de largo alcance en caso de lluvia intensa o niebla densa?
May you drive on a road outside built-up areas with main beam in heavy rain or dense fog?
- ASí, pero no es recomendable porque el reflejo en la niebla o la lluvia le puede deslumbrar.Yes, but it is not advisable, because the reflection in the fog or rain can dazzle you.
- BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
- CSí, porque en este caso la vía está insuficientemente iluminada.Yes, because in this case the road is insufficiently lit.
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- ASí, pero no es recomendable porque el reflejo en la niebla o la lluvia le puede deslumbrar.Yes, but it is not advisable, because the reflection in the fog or rain can dazzle you.
Explanation
In bad weather or environmental conditions that greatly reduce visibility, using main beam may not be advisable because it can dazzle us. The best option would be to drive with dipped headlights and the appropriate fog lights.
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