Colorado CDL Practice Test

When should you use high beam headlights?

1. When within 200 feet of another vehicle

2. When within 500 feet of another vehicle

3. During strong rainstorms

4. At all times in rural areas

The correct answer is: When within 500 feet of another vehicle

Using high beam headlights is appropriate when you are driving in low visibility conditions, such as on country roads or rural areas, where there are no streetlights and little ambient light. However, when approaching another vehicle, it is necessary to dim your high beams to prevent blinding other drivers, ensuring safety for all on the road. The correct answer indicates that you should dim your high beams when you are within 500 feet of another vehicle. This distance is crucial, as it allows you to use high beams in situations where visibility is limited, but also ensures that you do not disrupt the vision of other drivers. This practice is essential for safe driving and helps to maintain a cooperative environment among road users. Choosing to use high beams at all times in rural areas could blind oncoming traffic or vehicles you may be following, leading to dangerous situations. Using high beams during strong rainstorms also isn't recommended, as the light can reflect off the rain and impair visibility even more. Not using high beams within the specified distance of another vehicle is vital for maintaining safe driving practices.