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State of Rhode Island, Division of Motor Vehicles , Department of Revenue

Headlight Failure

If your headlights suddenly go out:

  1. Turn on your parking lights, fog lights, hazard (emergency) flashers, or turn signal.
  2. Try the headlight switch a few times.
  3. If your vehicle is equipped with fog lights, try them.
  4. Try the high beam switch. It may be on a separate circuit.
  5. Pull off the road as quickly as possible and leave your emergency flashers on

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