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When driving a tram with the high beam lights turned on, are you obliged to switch to the low beam lights in the eventuality of blinding pedestrians walking in a column?

When driving a tram with the high beam lights turned on, are you obliged to switch to the low beam lights in the eventuality of blinding pedestrians walking in a column?
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

When using main beam headlights, a driver is required to switch to dipped headlights when approaching a column of pedestrians, to avoid dazzling them. This requirement stems directly from the provisions of the Road Traffic Act and applies to drivers of all vehicles, including trams. The graphic illustrates this action, showing the switch from main beam headlights (the symbol with straight beams) to dipped headlights (the symbol with diagonal beams).