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Question 5371

During the day, in dense fog or very heavy rain, may you drive with your high beams on?

  1. Only if the roadway is less than 6.50 meters wide.
  2. No; only low beams may be used.
  3. Yes.
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Correct answer: Yes.

Yes. When fog or rain greatly reduces visibility, you may use front fog lights, low beams, or high beams at the front, even during the day. High beams are allowed only outside built-up areas and without blinding anyone. They are permitted but not recommended because the water reflects the light back at you and makes it harder to see. Roadway width only matters for front fog lights on stretches with curves.

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