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Under what condition must all head lamps on your vehicle work?

  1. When driving at night

  2. When driving on freeways

  3. At all times

  4. When approaching other vehicles

The correct answer is: At all times

All headlamps on your vehicle must work at all times for several safety and legal reasons. Properly functioning headlamps ensure that you can see and be seen in a variety of driving conditions, including nighttime, inclement weather, and low visibility situations. If even one headlamp is out, it can significantly reduce your visibility and increase the risk of accidents. Additionally, many states have laws requiring that vehicles be equipped with fully working headlamps whenever they are in operation. This is vital not just for the safety of the driver but also for the safety of other road users. Therefore, ensuring that all headlamps are functioning at all times is crucial for both compliance with traffic laws and maintaining a safe driving environment.