Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. What should you do to avoid dazzling drivers behind?

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Apply the parking brake only

Apply the footbrake only

Switch off your headlights

Use both the parking brake and footbrake

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Apply the parking brake onlyThis was the right answer

You should consider the driver behind, as brake lights can dazzle. Applying the parking brake will prevent your car from rolling, or creeping if you have automatic transmission, without activating your brake lights.

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Rule 114Highway Code rule · In a stationary queue, secure the vehicle and avoid keeping bright brake lights on once traffic behind has stopped.

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