When it gets dark or starts raining, the correct lights to use are the low- beam headlights. Low-beam headlights improve visibility of the road ahead and make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, which is crucial in darkness and rain conditions. High-beam headlights should be avoided in rain and poor visibility conditions because they can reflect off moisture and impair visibility. Fog lights can be used if visibility is severely reduced by fog or heavy rain, but are generally not required just for rain or darkness. Hazard lights should only be used when your vehicle is stopped and causing a hazard, not when driving in rain or darkness. Indicators should be used only when turning or changing lanes. Specifically:
- Low-beam headlights are required and suitable for most low visibility conditions including rain and dusk.
- Fog lights are for very limited visibility situations like heavy fog or dense rain.
- High beams should be dipped to low beam during rain to prevent glare.
- Hazard lights are for stationary hazard situations only.
This guidance helps ensure maximum safety by enhancing your visibility and preventing glare that can reduce it for all drivers on the road.
