How far do you dim your high beams when following a person at night?

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How far do you dim your high beams when following a person at night?

When you’re driving at night and following another vehicle, you dim your high beams when you get within about 60 metres of the vehicle ahead. This distance helps prevent glare from your headlights that could blind the driver in front, while still letting you use your low beams to see the road and potential hazards. Once the car in front is more than 60 metres away, you may switch back to high beams if it’s safe and there’s no oncoming traffic. The 60‑metre rule balances your visibility with the other driver’s comfort and safety.

When you’re driving at night and following another vehicle, you dim your high beams when you get within about 60 metres of the vehicle ahead. This distance helps prevent glare from your headlights that could blind the driver in front, while still letting you use your low beams to see the road and potential hazards. Once the car in front is more than 60 metres away, you may switch back to high beams if it’s safe and there’s no oncoming traffic. The 60‑metre rule balances your visibility with the other driver’s comfort and safety.

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