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Question 6129

Are you allowed to drive on a road outside a built-up area with your high-beam headlights on in heavy rain or dense fog?

  1. No, it is prohibited.
  2. Yes, because in this case the road is insufficiently lit.
  3. Yes, but it is not recommended because the reflection off the fog or rain can dazzle you.
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Correct answer: Yes, but it is not recommended because the reflection off the fog or rain can dazzle you.

Yes. In heavy rain or dense fog, you may use high beams outside built-up areas if you do not blind anyone. They are not recommended because water droplets reflect their light back into your eyes and make it harder to see. That is why low beams usually work better.

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