Revision question · Vulnerable road users

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

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So that the rider can be seen more easily

To stop the battery overcharging

To improve the rider’s vision

The rider is inviting you to proceed

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So that the rider can be seen more easilyThis was the right answer

A motorcycle can be lost from sight behind another vehicle. The use of headlights helps to make it more conspicuous and therefore more easily seen.

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Rule 86Highway Code rule · Daytime dipped lights and bright clothing help drivers see a rider; neither guarantees recognition.

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