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Today the sun sets at 7:40 p.m. You drive on a well-lit city street, and the sky is still bright. From what time does Virginia law require your headlights to be on?
Correct answer: From 7:40 p.m., the time when the sun sets
Why
Headlights help you see, and after sunset they are just as important to help other drivers and pedestrians see you. Headlights are also required at other times when rain, fog, snow or smoke reduces visibility to 500 feet or less. Many drivers also use headlights in the daytime, because they make the car easier to see.
Verified against Virginia Driver's Manual · Night Driving · p. 25
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