Your headlights suddenly go out while driving at night. What should you do?

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Correct answer: A. Check the switch, then use hazard lights to move safely off the road

Check the switch first, then turn on your hazard lights and move to a safe location off the road — driving without headlights at night is both illegal and dangerous, so continuing on is not an option.

Source: MTO Driver's Handbook: Dealing with emergencies — Headlights fail

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