Yes! Pilots are very careful about their night vision, and you -will- upset them if you put your headlights in their eyes.
This is not to say that you should turn all your lights off though. You should have your parking lights on, as well as turning on your four-way blinkers (hazard lights) whenever driving on the airport ramp.
Low beam headlights must be turned on when driving in low visibility conditions, such as at night, in fog, rain, or snow, or when approaching other vehicles.
When approaching an aircraft at night, headlights should be turned off or kept to a minimum to avoid blinding the flight crew or impairing their night vision. Instead, using a flashlight with a red filter is advisable, as it helps maintain visibility while preserving the crew's night adaptation. Always ensure to follow any specific guidelines or protocols set by the airport or aviation authority regarding ground movement at night.
The headlights on a car typically need to be turned on a half hour to an hour before dusk. Additionally some states have laws that headlights should be turned on during inclement weather, such as rain or storms.
yes it is, there should be a button specifically for the headlights to the left of the steering wheel
The middle two lights should be on when you turn on the headlights.
the low beams should turn on when the motorcycle is turned on
Headlights should be turned on at sunset and remain on until sunrise. Additionally, they should be used during low visibility conditions, such as rain, fog, or snow, regardless of the time of day. It's important to comply with local laws, as some regions have specific regulations regarding when headlights must be used.
Most states require you to turn on your headlights a half an hour (30 minutes) BEFORE sunset. (That is based on my experience, driving mostly in the Northeast.)
Your headlights should be on whenever it will make a difference on the road. If you can look at the road and be able to tell that your headlights are on/off, then they should be on. Some states, such as New York, require headlights to be on when visibility is limited, such as in rain or fog, even in the day, regardless of whether or not you can see them on the road. In fact, one of the criteria for headlights is whether or not you are using your windshield wipers. At dusk or, in some states where mandated, when it is raining or foggy and you need to turn on your windshield wipers.
you must use your headlights between one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or anytime when person or vehicles cannot be seen
Headlights should be turned on during low visibility conditions, such as rain, fog, or snow, to enhance visibility for both the driver and other road users. They should also be used from sunset to sunrise, as well as anytime it becomes difficult to see, such as in dark tunnels or under heavy tree cover. Additionally, many states require headlights to be on when windshield wipers are in use. Always check local laws for specific regulations.
Those laws vary from place to place. Common courtesy dictates to dim your lights well before they reach the oncoming vehicle.