Can you drive with high-beam lights switched on in this situation?

Description

Art. 51 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act of 20 June 1997 (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended).

Explanation

Correct answer: No

No, in this situation, using main beam headlights is prohibited for two reasons. Firstly, the road is lit by street lamps, and main beams may only be used on unlit roads. Secondly, there are other vehicles driving ahead of you that would be dazzled. According to Art. 51 para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act, you must switch from main beam to dipped beam so as not to dazzle other drivers.

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