You are driving at night with your high beams on. You see pedestrians on the hard shoulder. Are you required to switch from high beams to low beams?
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Explanation
When driving at night, it is important to use the appropriate lights to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. **High beam lights** are useful for better illuminating the road on dark highways, but they can **dazzle** other road users, such as pedestrians or drivers of other vehicles.
- **Dazzle** means that the light is so intense that it can temporarily blind people, preventing them from seeing properly. This is dangerous, especially at night.
- Therefore, when you see **pedestrians on the shoulder** while driving at night, you should switch from high beams to **low beam lights**. These lights are less intense and do not dazzle pedestrians or other drivers.
- Low beam lights are mandatory in situations where there is a possibility of dazzling others, as mentioned in the texts. This includes when you encounter pedestrians on the road.
In summary, switching to low beam lights when you see pedestrians on the shoulder is an essential safety measure to avoid dazzling and protect everyone on the road.
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