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EmergenciesQuestion 352 of 412

Your headlights fail at night. What is the first thing to try?

  1. Stop in the middle of the lane
  2. Use the high beams only
  3. Follow another vehicle closely
  4. Turn the light switch on and off quickly
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Correct answer: Turn the light switch on and off quickly

The switch may restore the lights. If not, use hazard lights, slow down and leave the road.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Headlight failure, page 128

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026