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Question 7470

If you are driving at night in a van carrying a heavy load, should you check the height of the headlights?

  1. Only if the load is located at the rear of the cargo area.
  2. Yes, because the height of the headlights may be affected.
  3. No, as long as the load is distributed evenly.
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Correct answer: Yes, because the height of the headlights may be affected.

Yes. A heavy load changes the van's tilt and therefore the aim of its headlights, which could end up blinding others. That's why you must check the headlight aim even when the load is evenly distributed, not just when it's at the rear.

Regulación del alcance de los faros (LWR): Funcionamiento, comprobación y ajuste