Safe drivingQuestion 324 of 328

During what time must you have your headlights on?

  1. Only when it is fully dark
  2. From sunset to sunrise only
  3. Only when you drive on a freeway
  4. From one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise
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Correct answer: From one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise

Also turn them on in poor light such as fog, snow or rain, when you cannot clearly see people or vehicles less than 150 metres away.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Getting ready to drive, Turn on headlights at night and in poor conditions

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026