Safe drivingQuestion 343 of 412

How far ahead do low beam headlights light the road?

  1. About 15 metres
  2. About 30 metres
  3. About 100 metres
  4. About 150 metres
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Correct answer: About 30 metres

Low beams light a short distance, and high beams light about 100 metres.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Using the headlights, page 124

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026