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Question 1403

You are driving at night with your high beams on. You see pedestrians on the shoulder. Are you required to switch from high beams to low beams?

  1. Yes, but only on straight stretches.
  2. Yes, to avoid blinding them.
  3. It is not necessary.
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Correct answer: Yes, to avoid blinding them.

You must switch to low-beam headlights when your high beams could cause glare for pedestrians. This requirement also protects people walking on the shoulder.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación