In Austrian traffic rules (StVO/KFG), when is the use of dipped headlights (Abblendlicht) mandatory under Austrian traffic legislation?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. During dusk, darkness

  1. Step 1: Under Section 99 KFG, headlights (Abblendlicht) must be switched on at dawn, dusk, darkness, in tunnels, and whenever rain, snow, or fog reduces sight. Answer: During dusk, darkness. Why not the others: Only when driving inside long highway tunnels, Exclusively during midnight hours between 00:00 and 04:00 and Only when driving on alpine mountain passes do not reflect statutory Austrian regulations.

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