{"id":86045,"date":"2023-06-25T17:01:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T00:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=86045"},"modified":"2024-09-30T22:03:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T05:03:39","slug":"simple-guide-to-high-beams-when-you-must-dim-your-high-beam-lights-when-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/simple-guide-to-high-beams-when-you-must-dim-your-high-beam-lights-when-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Guide to High-Beams: When You Must Dim Your High Beam Lights When Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column86045_01f253-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column86045_01f253-3b inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a20de1  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-a0b4c1\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading86045_f360ba-74\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-beams are intended to be used for highway driving at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using high-beams when driving near other vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-beams are not intended for low-visibility conditions. Fog, rain, or snow have particles that can scatter because of the light, making it harder for you to see the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Due to their sheer power, high-beam <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lights\">lights<\/a> should be used with the following in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They must be used for highway driving at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They should be dimmed when approaching other vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They must be switched off in urban areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are High-Beam Headlights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High-beam headlights are the strongest lights a vehicle can have, provided you don&rsquo;t count aftermarket components explicitly designed to be stronger. These headlights are powerful enough to illuminate up to 400 feet ahead of the vehicle, giving drivers much-needed visibility when driving in darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these lights play an important role in boosting visibility in low-light conditions, they are installed on every vehicle. They&rsquo;re significantly more powerful than low-beam headlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, just because they&rsquo;re included in every vehicle doesn&rsquo;t mean they should be activated all the time. There&rsquo;s a time and a place for high-beam lights&mdash;using these lights improperly can blind other drivers on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should High-Beam Lights Be Used?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"High-beam lights\">High-beam lights<\/a> come in handy when you&rsquo;re driving in total darkness. They&rsquo;re especially helpful when you&rsquo;re alone and far from other vehicles. This means you should <strong>activate your high beams whenever you drive on long and lonely stretches like highways<\/strong> and country roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"car using high beam light a night\" class=\"wp-image-86046\" style=\"width:1024px;height:682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/car-using-high-beam-light-a-night.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">High-beam lights come in handy when you&rsquo;re driving in total darkness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Avoid Using High-Beam Lights?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While high-beam lights are useful thanks to their powerful illumination, using them can hamper the vision of other drivers. This is why it&rsquo;s important to <strong>dim your high-beam lights when driving near other vehicles<\/strong>. Similarly, they should be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-on-low-beam-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"switched off entirely\">switched off entirely<\/a> whenever you drive in urban areas like towns and cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High beams should also be switched off when you drive in conditions with low visibility<\/strong> like when it&rsquo;s foggy, raining, or snowing. This is because the particles in the air scatter the light, making it more difficult to see whatever&rsquo;s in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Beam Laws For All 50 States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The laws concerning the use of high beams differ from state to state. If you want to familiarize yourself with the different high-beam laws according to the states, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alabama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alaska<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of high-beam lights in foggy weather is also prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arkansas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of high-beam lights in rain, snow, and fog is also prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colorado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of high-beam lights in fog is prohibited. However, fog lights are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecticut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delaware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>High beam lights also cannot be used with street lights, and they are to be used in open country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Georgia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of high-beam lights in lighted roads, rain, snow, fog, and smoke is also prohibited. In addition, high-beam lights can only be used in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hawaii<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting with traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idaho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illinois<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indiana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iowa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1000 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>400 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kansas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Other vehicles approach you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are driving in fog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kentucky<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your high beams must be strong enough to make people within 350 in front of you completely visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Louisiana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maryland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Massachusetts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michigan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1000 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnesota<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are driving behind a commercial vehicle after sundown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are within 1000 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are within 200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>High beams should be used as frequently as possible. However, you cannot leave your high beams on after parking your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mississippi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missouri<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1000 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nebraska<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>High beams must also be dimmed when you approach oncoming traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nevada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Hampshire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>150 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Jersey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you approach vehicles, either from the front or behind, you must dim your high beams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also dim your high beams when pedestrians are near your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Carolina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Dakota<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ohio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High beams must be dimmed whenever you approach other vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oklahoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1000 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>600 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oregon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>350 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pennsylvania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhode Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of high beams is prohibited in all driving conditions with low visibility such as rain, fog, or snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Carolina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Dakota<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High beams must be dimmed whenever you overtake a vehicle from behind or from the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tennessee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must dim your high beam lights when within:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 feet of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 feet of another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of high beams is prohibited when driving in fog, rain, sleet, dust, or rain. 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