Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving a car at night. The vehicle behind starts to overtake. When should you dip your headlights?

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Well before the vehicle passes you

As soon as the vehicle passes you

Well after the vehicle passes you

When the other vehicle flashes its headlights

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If a driver overtakes you, dip your headlights as soon as they pass you and drop back to ensure that your dipped beam falls short of their vehicle. When following another vehicle at night, you should drive with your headlights on dipped beam. The main beam would shine in the mirrors of the car ahead and could dazzle the driver.

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Rule 113Highway Code rule · Dip before dazzling another driver, reduce speed progressively when dazzled and confirm the road is clear before a night overtake.Rule 114Highway Code rule · Dip before dazzling another driver, reduce speed progressively when dazzled and confirm the road is clear before a night overtake.

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