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After passing the vehicle in this situation, are you allowed to change the low beam lights into high beam lights?

Description

Art. 51 para. 3 of the Act of 20 June 1997, the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes. After passing the oncoming vehicle, you can, and indeed should, switch the main beams back on. You are travelling on an unlit road outside a built-up area, where using main beams significantly improves visibility and safety. The obligation to switch to dipped beams to avoid dazzling the other driver ceased once the passing manoeuvre was complete.