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Signals and road markingsQuestion 24 of 412

Can you use daytime running lights for driving at night?

  1. Yes. They are as bright as headlights.
  2. Yes, on lit roads only.
  3. Yes, in light rain only.
  4. No. They do not turn on the tail lights.
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Correct answer: No. They do not turn on the tail lights.

Daytime running lights leave the tail lights off. Use low or high beams at night or in poor visibility.

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