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## USE OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 

## LIGHTING LAW 

1. Headlights must be turned on from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. 

2. Headlights must be turned on in daytime when visibility is reduced to 1000 feet or less by fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust. 

3. Change headlights to low beam (dim) 500 feet or more from oncoming vehicle. 

4. Change headlights to low beam (dim) 300 feet or more from vehicle going in the same direction. 

5. Parking lights denote a parked vehicle. Do not use only parking lights, day or night, when vehicle is in motion. 

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## SAFETY SUGGESTIONS FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 

1. Turn on headlights at dusk and in daytime when visibility is poor to make sure that the other driver sees you. 

2. Use low beam (dim) when driving in rain, fog, snow, or dust. 

3. When meeting vehicles at night do not stare at headlights. 

## Use quick glances to: 

a. Check oncoming vehicle for lane position. 

b. Check your own vehicle’s position. 

c. Check right edge of road. 

d. Look ahead for objects in your driving path. 

