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Night driving and bad weather

Headlights at night, being dazzled, and driving in fog, rain, snow, ice and strong wind.

Rules as of Oct 22, 2026

What the test asks about

Night = sunset to sunrise; lights on. (教則第6章第3節 2(1))
Meeting oncoming traffic: switch to low beam. (教則第6章第3節 2(2))
Dazzled: look slightly to the front left. (教則第6章第3節 2(3))
Dusk: turn on lights early. (教則第6章第3節 1(6))
Start of rain: roads are especially slippery. (教則第6章第4節 1(4))
Puddles near people: slow down, don't splash. (教則第6章第4節 1(5))
Snow: follow existing tire tracks. (教則第6章第4節 2(3))
Expressway in strong wind: slow down, watch tunnel exits and cuttings. (教則第7章第2節 3(10))
Daytime lights: visibility 50 m or less (expressway 200 m). (教則第6章第3節 2(1))
Quiet roads at night: high beam unless meeting or following. (教則第6章第3節 2(2))
Following closely at night: switch to low beam. (教則第6章第3節 2(2))
Two sets of headlights can hide a pedestrian mid-road. (教則第6章第3節 1(2))
Deep puddles can make brakes weak. (教則第6章第4節 1(6))
Chains-required sign: snow tires alone are not enough. (教則第6章第4節 2(1))
Spike tires: only on snowy or icy roads. (教則第6章第4節 2(4))
Fog: lights on early, slow down, use guides. (教則第6章第4節 3(1))

Tire chains required (タイヤチェーンを取り付けていない車両通行止め) Vehicles without tire chains fitted must not enter.

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