Revision question · Vehicle handling

You're driving on a motorway at night. Which lights should you have on if there are other vehicles just ahead of you?

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Front fog lights

Main-beam headlights

Sidelights only

Dipped headlights

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If you’re driving behind other traffic on the motorway at night, use dipped headlights. Main-beam headlights will dazzle the other drivers. Your headlights’ dipped beam should fall short of the vehicle in front.

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Rule 114Highway Code rule · Dip headlights to avoid dazzling the driver ahead through their mirrors.

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