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When do you need to use headlights?

1. Only during nighttime driving

2. From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility conditions

3. During the daytime in all conditions

4. When driving on highways only

The correct answer is: From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility conditions

The appropriate time to use headlights is from sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility conditions. This ensures that you can see the road and any potential hazards clearly, while also making your vehicle visible to other drivers. Headlights are crucial for safe driving during nighttime when natural light is absent. Additionally, poor visibility conditions, such as rain, fog, or snow, require the use of headlights to illuminate the road and increase your visibility, helping to prevent accidents. In contrast, using headlights only during nighttime does not account for the necessity in various weather conditions, while using them during the daytime in all conditions may lead to unnecessary battery drain and could be against regulations in some areas. Limiting headlight use to highways disregards the importance of visibility on all types of roads and during all relevant conditions.