Driving a Car After Lighting Candles
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Question
Is it permissible to drive a car after lighting candles?
Answer
If it is within 40 minutes before sunset, in a case of need, light the candles conditionally so that you can drive the car, but before 40 minutes, you must accept Shabbat with the lighting.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 263, Se'if 4; Se'if 10) and Mishnah Berurah and Beur Halacha (there).
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