» Visibility distance is reduced by fog and heavy precipitation. When visibility is low, drivers should use:

Visibility distance is reduced by fog and heavy precipitation. When visibility is low, drivers should use:

Hazard lights.
Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Parking lights.
Explanation

Using low beam headlights in low visibility conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation helps to improve visibility without causing glare or reflections that could impair the vision of both the driver and other road users.

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