You are driving at night on an unlit road. There is a motor vehicle travelling a short distance in front of you. Which lights must you have on?

When driving at night on unlit roads, it's essential to ensure maximum visibility both for yourself and for other road users. In this situation, using dipped headlights is crucial as they provide sufficient illumination of the road ahead without blinding other drivers.

In addition to dipped headlights, it's advisable to have full beam headlights ready to use in areas where there is no oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead of you. Full beam lights increase visibility significantly but must be switched back to dipped headlights when other vehicles are nearby to prevent causing glare.

Side lights alone are insufficient as they do not offer adequate road illumination. Therefore, using a combination of dipped headlights and having full beams available is necessary to comply with German traffic rules, which prioritize safety and visibility on the road.