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Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?

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To make your dials easier to see
So others can see you more easily
So that you blend in with other drivers
Because the street lights are lit

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Your headlights and tail lights help others on the road to see you. It may be necessary to turn on your headlights during the day if visibility is reduced; for example, due to heavy rain. In these conditions, the light might fade before the street lights are timed to switch on. Be seen to be safe.
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