Module 7: Night driving
Driving at night
5 minLesson 1 of 1 Awaiting expert reviewLast reviewed: 29 September 2026
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What you will learn
Use headlights correctly and drive safely at night.
- When lights must be on
- Dipping headlights
- Glare
Headlights
LawHeadlights must be on from sunset to sunrise and when you can't clearly see a person or vehicle 100 metres away. Dip your headlights when a vehicle is coming towards you, and when you are following another vehicle closely.
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Question 1 of 2Original practice question
When must your headlights be on?
Summary
- Lights on from sunset to sunrise.
- Dip for oncoming and followed vehicles.
- Dazzled? Slow down and look left.
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Sources Awaiting expert reviewLast checked: 29 September 2026
- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi