When should you use your headlights?

Using your headlights during adverse weather and nighttime is crucial for safety on the road. At night, headlights help ensure that you can see the road ahead and that other drivers can see you, significantly reducing the risk of accidents. Adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow can impair visibility; turning on your headlights during these conditions is essential to improve your own visibility and make your vehicle more visible to others. This practice aligns with driving laws in many areas that require headlights to be used in specific weather conditions to ensure maximum safety for all road users.

While headlights are indeed useful in poorly lit areas and whenever you feel it's necessary, the requirement to use them during adverse weather and nighttime is particularly important for maintaining safe driving conditions.