When it is raining do you turn your lights on on your car?

Question

i think you do but im not for sure and i cant find it anywhere in the book i was just wondering if you are supposed to turn your lights on on your car if its raining....im getting my license tomorrow and it is supposed to rain here in oklahoma so i need to know asap.....thanks

Answer 1

most states have laws saying that if your windshield wipers are on your lights must be on as well.

Answer 2

Mandatory in California....if your wipers are going, so are your lights

Answer 3

You should for safety reasons, but it isn't mandatory.  If you feel safer doing it, then do it!  Turning your lights on doesn't really affect anything in your car (just don't leave them on all night!).  If your'e a first time driver, you need to be careful and cautious if it's raining hard, but don't freak out, it's not that bad.

Well have fun driving, but not too much fun!  Be safe in the rain!

Answer 4

Yes. I live in Oklahoma and you have to have them on when its raining.

Congrats on the license.

Answer 5

yes it is mandatory

Answer 6

Here in California it is a law that if your wipers are operating your lights will be on. I have no clue about Oklahoma though.

Answer 7

As a rule of thumb, turn your lights on always. It's mandatory in some places and improves your visibility. Not what you see, it makes you more visible.

Rain makes vision difficult. If you have your lights on, you'll be seen.

Answer 8

Yes.

When your windshield wipers are on - turn on your headlights.

Even if it's over cast and not raining and you think having your headlights on would help other cars see you -- turn them on.

When in doubt - turn your head lights on.  I've never known anyone to get a ticket for having their headlights b/c you did not need them.  As a matter of fact, that's way daytime running lights are similar to.

Answer 9

This situation seems to be covered under section 12-210 (B)(2) of the Oklahoma Vehicle Code.   IE: all required ights must be displayed when unfavorable atmospheric conditions reduce visibility to less that 1000 feet.

Answer 10

In my state it is law to have light on when wipers are on.  But no one seems to do it.  I for one have my lights on all the time.  I just betters my chances of being seen by other drivers.  Too many people look then signal after they have begun to move into my lane.  If the r****d notices my lights then it's worth it.