Those laws vary from place to place. Common courtesy dictates to dim your lights well before they reach the oncoming vehicle.
Yes, headlights must be on low beam within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
according to Florida handsbook, you must dim your bright headlights within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead.
When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night, you must dim your high beam headlights within 200 to 300 feet of the vehicle. This helps prevent blinding the driver of the vehicle ahead and maintains safe driving conditions for everyone on the road. Always be mindful of your surroundings and adjust your headlights accordingly.
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500 to 1000 ft.
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.)
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You should dim your headlights when an oncoming vehicle is about 500 feet away. This helps avoid blinding the other driver and ensures safe visibility for both vehicles. Additionally, if you are approaching a vehicle from behind, you should dim your lights when you are within 300 feet.
the courteous time to dim your headlights is as soon as you see another vehicle, or within one half mile.
When approaching a car from the rear at night, you must dim your bright lights within 200 feet. This helps prevent blinding the driver of the vehicle ahead and ensures safe driving conditions for everyone on the road. Always be mindful of your surroundings and adjust your headlights accordingly.
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.