When to Use Your Car’s Headlights
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Unless your car has automatic daytime-running headlights, you’ve got to decide when to switch your headlights on and off and when to use the high beams. While seasoned drivers may have an intuitive sense of when to do this, new drivers can sometimes be unsure or forgetful when it comes to their headlights. Here’s a look at when it’s a good idea to turn them on.
Sunrise and sunset
Some states, including Tennessee and Georgia, have laws that dictate when headlights should be in use. They’re required to be switched on 30 minutes after sunset, 30 minutes before sunrise, and when ever inclement weather (like rain, snow or fog) reduces visibility.