When can you use full beam headlights?
You should only use full beam headlights on unlit stretches of road at night. When meeting oncoming traffic (including cyclists or pedestrians), following another vehicle, or driving on left-turning bends, you must turn off full beam headlights as they can often be dazzling and may cause accidents.
When to use dipped headlights and main beam?
Rule 115 use dipped headlights, or dim-dip if fitted, at night in built-up areas and in dull daytime weather, to ensure that you can be seen keep your headlights dipped when overtaking until you are level with the other vehicle and then change to main beam if necessary, unless this would dazzle oncoming road users
What happens if you drive with full beam headlights?
There are no penalties directly associated with main beam headlights. Inappropriate use where putting others at risk may however see a driver charged with possibly driving without due care and attention or driving without reasonable consideration for other road users, both having penalty points of 3 to 9 and a fine imposed by a court.
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When to use full beam headlights on a motorway?
Full beam on a motorway or dual carriageway Whilst driving on a empty motorway or dual carriageway late at night, it is perfectly acceptable to use full beams as this increases your viewing distance. You must however switch to dipped headlights as soon as you see an approaching vehicle on the opposite carriageway.
When to use dipped beam headlights at night?
• Use headlights when visibility is ‘seriously reduced’. • Use fog lights when visibility is reduced to less than 100m by fog or spray. • Use dipped beam headlights to avoid dazzling other road users when driving at night.
There are no penalties directly associated with main beam headlights. Inappropriate use where putting others at risk may however see a driver charged with possibly driving without due care and attention or driving without reasonable consideration for other road users, both having penalty points of 3 to 9 and a fine imposed by a court.
Full beam on a motorway or dual carriageway Whilst driving on a empty motorway or dual carriageway late at night, it is perfectly acceptable to use full beams as this increases your viewing distance. You must however switch to dipped headlights as soon as you see an approaching vehicle on the opposite carriageway.
Is it dangerous to use main beams at night?
Main beams are an incredibly useful feature for night driving, but can be dangerous when used incorrectly. There are 2 key questions you should ask yourself before switching them on. ① How they will they affect others on the road?