New South Wales · Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) · Road rules

When must you have your headlights on?

The answer

  • Between sunset and sunrise, and in hazardous weather with reduced visibility Correct
  • Only on unlit roads
  • Only when other cars have theirs on
  • Only when it's completely dark

Why that's the answer

Headlights are required between sunset and sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced — heavy rain, fog, dust or smoke.

Where this rule comes from

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