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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 789 / 839

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Circula con la luz de largo alcance y se acerca a un vehículo que circula a menor velocidad en su mismo sentido de la marcha; ¿debe sustituir la luz de carretera por la de corto alcance?

You are driving with main beam and approaching a slower vehicle going in the same direction. Must you switch from main beam to dipped headlights?

  • ANo, ya que no es necesario ni aconsejable.No, because it is neither necessary nor advisable.
  • BSí, para evitar la posibilidad de deslumbramiento a través del espejo retrovisor.Yes, to avoid dazzling the driver through the rear-view mirror.
  • CSolo si no tiene intención de adelantar.Only if you do not intend to overtake.
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  • BSí, para evitar la posibilidad de deslumbramiento a través del espejo retrovisor.Yes, to avoid dazzling the driver through the rear-view mirror.
Explanation

When approaching another vehicle from behind you must switch from main beam to dipped headlights: main beam would dazzle the driver in front through their mirrors.

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