What should you do if your headlights fail at night?

When your headlights fail at night, the most appropriate action is to pull off the road and turn on your hazard lights. This choice prioritizes safety for both you and other drivers. By stopping your vehicle in a safe location, you prevent the risk of an accident caused by reduced visibility. Activating your hazard lights alerts other drivers to your presence, indicating that your vehicle is stopped and that there may be a potential hazard on the road.

Continuing to drive without functional headlights can create a dangerous situation, as you will not be able to see adequately or be seen by other vehicles. Similarly, using high beams would not help in this situation, as you would still lack any illumination from the front lights and may inadvertently blind other drivers. Parking and waiting for dawn also poses risks, as it could leave you stranded in an unsafe area without lighting, making the vehicle vulnerable. Thus, pulling off the road and using hazard lights is the safest response.