Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 256 of 296

You drive at night on a divided highway. A vehicle comes toward you on the other roadway. When must you dim your high beams for it?

  1. Always, when the vehicle is within 150 m
  2. Never, because the roadways are separate
  3. Only when the other driver flashes the lights
  4. Only if your light could interfere with that driver's safe driving
Show answer

Correct answer: Only if your light could interfere with that driver's safe driving

On a divided highway, the 150 m rule for oncoming vehicles does not apply by itself. You must still dim your lights when they could disturb the driver on the other roadway.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 76, High beam headlamps, page 39

Practice safe driving and emergencies

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026