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Yes, so as not to dazzle the pedestrians.
When the eyes receive a light source stronger than they can tolerate, temporary blindness known as dazzle occurs. To avoid dazzling, main beam must be replaced by dipped beam as soon as there is a possibility of dazzling any road user and, especially: Drivers travelling in the opposite direction, even if they do not comply with this obligation. Drivers travelling in the same direction who could be dazzled by the rear-view mirrors. Main beam must not be switched on again until you are sure that it cannot dazzle any road user.
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Only if you are travelling along a straight section of road.
Yes, so as not to dazzle the pedestrians.
No, you must continue driving with the main-beam headlights on.
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