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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 511 / 839

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¿Está permitido utilizar el alumbrado de largo alcance en una vía urbana?

Are you allowed to use main beam on an urban road?

  • ASí, cuando la vía está insuficientemente iluminada,Yes, when the road is insufficiently lit.
  • BSí, cuando circule a más de 40 km/h y no se moleste a los demás usuarios.Yes, when driving at more than 40 km/h without bothering other road users.
  • CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

Main beam is only used outside built-up areas, on insufficiently lit roads and at more than 40 km/h. On urban roads, even poorly lit ones, you use dipped headlights so as not to dazzle other drivers or pedestrians.

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