In low visibility conditions, when should you turn on your headlights?

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Turning on headlights in conditions where visibility is reduced is crucial for safety because it helps you be seen by other drivers and pedestrians while also helping you see the road better.

The correct rule is to switch on headlights from dusk to dawn and anytime visibility is poor or when windshield wipers are in use. This covers night driving, fog, rain, snow, and any situation where your view or others’ ability to see you is limited. Using headlights when wipers are on is important because visibility is being compromised even if it isn’t very dark.

In practice, keep headlights on during those low-visibility times and use low beams in fog or rain to avoid creating glare for others. This approach is about staying visible to others and maintaining your own visibility, reducing the risk of collisions.