What is the first action to take if your headlights go out while driving?

The first action to take if your headlights go out while driving is to pull over to a safe area and stop. This is crucial for your safety as well as the safety of other drivers on the road. Without functioning headlights, your visibility is significantly reduced, especially at night or in low-light conditions. Stopping allows you to avoid potential accidents and gives you time to assess the situation.

By pulling over to a safe area, you can safely exit your vehicle to troubleshoot or wait for help if needed. This action also prevents you from driving in dangerous conditions that could lead to confusion or crashes, as other drivers may not see you clearly without headlights.

Turning on interior lights may not help much as it does not improve visibility outside the vehicle, keeping driving without headlights poses significant risks, and flashing your lights does not resolve the issue of being unable to see the road ahead, nor does it effectively alert other drivers to your situation.