Revision question · Vehicle handling

Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?

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To allow your headlights to work

To stop draining the battery

To stop the engine losing power

To prevent dazzling drivers behind

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Don’t forget to switch off your fog lights when the weather improves. You could be prosecuted for driving with them on in good visibility. The high intensity of rear fog lights can dazzle drivers behind and make your brake lights difficult to notice.

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Rule 236Highway Code rule · Fog lamps in clear conditions dazzle and can obscure brake lights; switch them off when visibility improves.

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