Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

You're driving at night in a built-up area. The road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

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To help you to see further along the road

To make it possible to go at a much faster speed

To help your indicators to show more clearly

To make it easy for other road users to see your vehicle

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To make it easy for other road users to see your vehicleThis was the right answer

You may be difficult to see when you're travelling at night, even on a well-lit road. If you use dipped headlights rather than sidelights, other road users will see you more easily.

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Rule 113Highway Code rule · Dipped headlights make the vehicle easier to see at night even on a lit road.

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