When should you turn on your vehicle’s headlights?

Turning on your vehicle's headlights in low visibility situations, such as fog or heavy rain, is essential for safety. These conditions significantly reduce your ability to see the road, other vehicles, and any potential hazards. Headlights not only illuminate your path but also make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, which is crucial for avoiding accidents.

In foggy weather, for example, using standard headlights can cause the light to reflect off the fog, creating an even more difficult viewing environment. In these cases, it's often advisable to use low-beam headlights instead. Heavy rain limits visibility, and headlights provide essential illumination to help you navigate safely and ensure that others can see you.

While there are specific times when headlights are legally required, such as after dark or during overcast conditions where visibility is compromised, it is a good practice to assess your environment and use headlights whenever conditions warrant, rather than only using them during a specific set of situations.