Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 827 / 839

¿Es recomendable usar la luz interior del vehículo cuando se circula de noche por una vía poco iluminada?

Is it advisable to use the vehicle's interior light when driving at night on a poorly lit road?

  • ANo, porque en estas circunstancias puede afectar negativamente a la visibilidad.No, because in these circumstances it can reduce visibility.
  • BSí, porque permite ver mejor el interior del vehículo.Yes, because it lets you see the inside of the vehicle better.
  • CSí, debe utilizarse entre la puesta y la salida del sol.Yes, it must be used between sunset and sunrise.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, porque en estas circunstancias puede afectar negativamente a la visibilidad.No, because in these circumstances it can reduce visibility.
Explanation

At night, with the interior light on, the driver's eyes adjust to the brightness inside the vehicle, so they see less of what is outside, and reflections appear on the windows. That is why it is not advisable to use it while driving on a poorly lit road; no rule requires it to be switched on.

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