This article was co-authored by Andrew Quinn. Andrew Quinn is a Master Mechanic in Kansas City, Missouri. He is ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified and has over 9 years of experience working with companies such as Valvoline, Instant Oil Change, National Tire & Battery, and Tires Plus. This article has been viewed 432,007 times.

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To turn on the headlights in a car, look for the control panel or control arm near the steering wheel. After you've located the headlight control panel, turn the indicator so that it is pointed to a symbol that looks like a sun or upside-down light, which should turn on your headlights. You can test to make sure your headlights on by turning the switch back and forth between the "on" and "off" position to see if you can tell the difference. Alternatively, you could ask a friend to check whether the lights are on. For tips from our Mechanic reviewer on how to tell when your headlights should be on, keep reading.