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While driving in heavy rain, your wipers are on. What else does New York law require?

  • A.Your hazard flashers must be on
  • B.Your headlights must be on
  • C.You must pull off the road
  • D.You must drive in the left lane
Correct answer

B. Your headlights must be on

Why

In New York, headlights must be on whenever your windshield wipers are on. The rule is simple: wipers on means headlights on, so others can see you.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-178).

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