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Signals and road markingsQuestion 22 of 412

When do you use high beam headlights?

  1. When a vehicle comes toward you.
  2. Only on unlit roads at night, with no traffic near.
  3. In city traffic at night.
  4. When you follow another vehicle.
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Correct answer: Only on unlit roads at night, with no traffic near.

High beams can dazzle other drivers. Use them only when no one is in front of you or coming toward you.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 2, You and your vehicle: Hand controls: Lights, page 20

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026