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When should the windshield wipers be used?

1. During rain or any conditions where visibility is impaired

2. Only during foggy conditions

3. When driving through a construction zone

4. Only at night

The correct answer is: During rain or any conditions where visibility is impaired

The use of windshield wipers is essential for maintaining visibility while driving, particularly during rain or any other conditions where visibility may be compromised, such as snow, sleet, or heavy fog. When precipitation occurs, it can blur your view of the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians, making it difficult to drive safely. Ensuring that you use your windshield wipers in these conditions allows you to keep your windshield clear and enhances your overall reaction time and awareness on the road. Using wipers solely in foggy conditions would neglect other impairing weather conditions that can also reduce visibility. Additionally, while construction zones may present their own challenges, the need for wiper use is not specifically tied to these contexts unless weather impacts visibility. Lastly, restricting wiper use to nighttime ignores the significant role they play in ensuring safety during daylight hours under adverse conditions.