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When there is a possibility of dazzling another road user.
Switch to dipped beam as soon as you recognise a possibility of dazzling another road user. This includes a driver ahead who may be dazzled through a mirror: do not wait until you are alongside. Dip even if an oncoming driver fails to do so.
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When there is a possibility of dazzling another road user.
Only when the oncoming driver has dipped their headlights first.
Only after drawing alongside the vehicle being overtaken.
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