When are dipped headlights mandatory?Drivers of motor vehicles must use dipped headlights at night and during the day when visibility is seriously reduced. Think of dense fog, heavy rain or other conditions in which you are not clearly visible enough.
Why aren’t daytime running lights always enough?Daytime running lights are meant to make you stand out from the front during the day. Depending on the vehicle, the rear lights may not be on, or may be less noticeable. In poor visibility, you want to be visible from all sides; that is why you should switch on the regular dipped headlights.
Check whether the automatic light setting really switches on dipped headlights.
Use main beam only when you will not dazzle anyone.
In addition to your lights, adjust your speed and following distance.
Exam tipOperating the lights is part of vehicle control. Before your practical exam, know where the light switch and indicator lights are, so you don’t have to search for them when the weather changes.
See the RVV 1990 at the official source.
Bron: RVV 1990, artikelen 32 en 41
