You’re driving a car at night. The vehicle behind starts to overtake. When should you dip your headlights?

Explanation: If a driver overtakes you, dip your headlights as soon as they pass you and drop back to ensure that your dipped beam falls short of their vehicle. When following another vehicle at night, you should drive with your headlights on dipped beam. The main beam would shine in the mirrors of the car ahead and could dazzle the driver.

Category: Band 1 road procedure

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 13, Highway Code: Rule 114