Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas
Which of the following is the correct way to use headlights?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.In busy urban areas, always drive with high beam
- B.Except in busy urban areas, use high beam to detect pedestrians early✓
- C.When passing oncoming vehicles, always switch to high beam
- D.When driving directly behind another vehicle, switch to high beam
Answer: B: Except in busy urban areas, use high beam to detect pedestrians early
Explanation
The Rules of the Road section "2. Lights (2)" states, "Except when driving in areas such as busy urban streets, use high beam to detect pedestrians and others as early as possible." High beam is the standard outside urban areas, and should be switched to low beam when passing oncoming vehicles or following other vehicles.
Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions
Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第３節 夜間) · 2 灯火(2) 前照灯は、交通量の多い市街地などを通行しているときを除き、上向きにして、歩行者などを少しでも早く発見するようにしましよう。
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