Headlights

When headlights are required and how to use them properly, including high beams.

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What you need to know

When headlights are required and how to use them properly, including high beams. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).

Sample practice questions

When must you have your headlights on in Ontario?

Only when driving through tunnels
Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise
Only at high noon
Only when it is raining

💡 You must use headlights between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, and whenever visibility is poor.

Besides night-time, when should you use your low-beam headlights?

Whenever visibility is reduced, such as rain, snow, fog or dusk
Only on divided highways
Only when approaching other vehicles
Never during the day

💡 Use headlights whenever visibility is poor, including rain, snow, fog and dusk, so you can see and be seen.

Frequently asked questions

When must you have your headlights on in Ontario?: Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise You must use headlights between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, and whenever visibility is poor.
Besides night-time, when should you use your low-beam headlights?: Whenever visibility is reduced, such as rain, snow, fog or dusk Use headlights whenever visibility is poor, including rain, snow, fog and dusk, so you can see and be seen.

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