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Driving at night: lights, high beam and visibility
1 min read · Updated on October 17, 2026
At night you see less and are seen less well. With the right lights it gets much safer.
Vereinfachte Erklärung zum Lernen – keine Rechtsberatung. Verbindlich ist die Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO).
Dipped headlights
In darkness, at dusk and in poor visibility, switch on your dipped headlights – even on lit streets.
High beam
Use high beam only when nobody is dazzled: dip in good time when there’s oncoming traffic or when you’re driving close behind someone.
In the game
Driving School Germany has a day-night cycle – the night is perfect for practising exactly this.
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