What lighting is required for night airfield driving?

• A. Daytime running lights only.
• B. Functional headlights, taillights, beacon as required, and reflective markings on the vehicle; use lighting to increase visibility.
• C. Only rear lights.
• D. No lights required.

Answer: (B)

Night airfield driving hinges on being seen and being able to see. You must have functional headlights to illuminate the surface ahead, taillights to indicate your presence to vehicles behind you, and—if required by the rules—a beacon, plus reflective markings on the vehicle so you stay visible even when lights aren’t directly hitting you. Using lighting this way keeps you and others safe by increasing overall visibility and awareness on the field.

Daytime running lights alone don’t provide adequate illumination at night; having only rear lights leaves the front and sides unseen; and no lights at all is unsafe and typically not allowed.