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Speed Limits & Following Distance

When should you use your headlights under California guidance covered in the handbook?

  • A.When weather requires windshield wipers or you cannot clearly see at least 1,000 feet ahead
  • B.Only after midnight
  • C.Only on freeways
  • D.Only when another driver flashes theirs first
Correct answer

A. When weather requires windshield wipers or you cannot clearly see at least 1,000 feet ahead

Why

Use headlights when visibility drops below 1,000 feet or when conditions require wipers. Headlights help you see and help others see you.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Lights · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-037).

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