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200 m

Driver's view · Night and weather

High beam on a dark road with nobody within 200 m

Use high beam while nobody is within 200 metres, and dip it as soon as a vehicle comes that close.

Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 218Asked in road safetyShown in one practice question

What it means

High beam on a dark road with nobody within 200 m: what should you do?

You look out over your own yellow bonnet at a dark country road under a starry sky. The headlight beam reaches far up the road, past white guide posts on both edges, and a 200 m label marks how far ahead is empty. The blue high beam symbol glows on the dash. With no vehicle ahead of you or coming towards you inside that distance, full beam is allowed.

What to do

  1. 1

    Switch to high beam on a dark road once the way ahead is empty.

  2. 2

    Dip to low beam when a car ahead or an oncoming car is within 200 metres.

  3. 3

    Watch for the glow of headlights over a crest and be ready to dip.

A practice question with this scene

200 m

Which statement about using high beam is correct?

Right.Not quite. The answer is C.

The high beam rule depends on how close other vehicles are, not on street lights or the speed limit. Dip within 200 m of a vehicle ahead or oncoming.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 218

Common questions

How far away must other cars be to use high beam in NSW?
More than 200 metres. Dip once a vehicle ahead or an oncoming vehicle is within that distance.
Can I flash high beam before overtaking?
Yes, a brief flash just before you overtake is allowed.

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