ColeMitchellSprouseid ColeMitchellSprouseid Law Answered How do you activate headlights, and when do you use them? Turn the end of the control lever twice; use them in low visibility weather and at dawn/dusk/night. Turn the end of the control lever once; use them in low visibility weather and at dawn/dusk/night. Turn the end of the control lever once; use them while you're parked and not moving so others can see you.