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As soon as the oncoming car is in sight.

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Q: When should you dim your lights when a car is approaching?
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You should dim your lights when you are within how many feet of an approaching truck or car?

when you see there lights you should dim yours


You should dim your lights when you are within feet of an approaching vehicle?

500'


When should dim your lights when you are within how many feet of an approching car?

You should dim your lights as soon as you see their lights.


How many feet you should dim your headlights when following a vehicle?

You should dim your headlights within 500 feet of the car in front of you. The rule of thumb is, if you can see another car, dim your lights.


What is the rheostat on your car?

to dim the lights in your car.


How far do you need to be from a car at night to start dimming your lights?

This distance may vary according to your particular states (or country's) laws. As a general "good driving" rule - as soon as you see their headlights approaching, you should dim yours.


Interior lights wont dim on my mondeo?

If your interior lights are dimming, either your battery or starter could be failing. You should have your car checked.


When approaching a vehicle at night how many feet should you dim your lights?

If you can see his headlights, drop your high beams. In some states its the law 300 feet at least.


At what distance from an approaching car do you need to dim your headlights?

Be considerate in using your high beams. Your headlights must be on low beam when you are within 500 feet (150 m) of an approaching vehicle, or within 200 feet (60 m) of a vehicle ahead of you, even if the vehicle ahead is in a different lane. You should also dim your lights for pedestrians approaching you. http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmanual/chapter10-manual.htm (Alaska and Oregon are the same as New York - 500 feet.)


When approaching a vehicle what distance should you turn your dim lights on in Florida?

500 feet is the law in most states. So imagine 2 football or soccer fields. Or one of each!


When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night within how many feet must you dim your bright headlights?

If you are a courteous driver, you will dim them when you see their tail lights. No one likes bright lights in their mirrors, reflecting into their eyes.


Why does car lights dim and radio shuts off?

Flat battery !