Is it permitted to use high beam headlights on a sufficiently lit road within a built‑up area?
Lighting
Explanation
The **high beam**, also known as the **main beam**, is designed to illuminate long distances in front of the vehicle. It is a powerful white light that can **dazzle** other drivers.
- **It should not be used within towns or cities**. This is because these areas are usually sufficiently lit, and the use of high beams could cause glare to other drivers and pedestrians.
- High beams are intended for roads outside urban areas, especially when there is little natural light and driving at more than 40 km/h. In these cases, they help to better see the road ahead.
- In urban areas, where the lighting is adequate, other vehicle lights that do not cause glare, such as dipped beams, should be used.
For these reasons, the correct answer is **No**, you cannot have the high beam on in a sufficiently lit urban road.
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