Revision question · Band 3 driving test, disabilities, law

In some circumstances, you're allowed to park your car on the road at night without lights. It must be facing in the direction of traffic flow and at least 10 metres (32 feet) from any junction. What other restriction applies?

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The speed limit for the road must be 30 mph or less

The speed limit for the road must be 40 mph or less

The road must not be a dual carriageway

The road must not be on a bus route

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The speed limit for the road must be 30 mph or lessThis was the right answer

To park at night without lights, you must comply with certain conditions. The road must be subject to a 30 mph speed limit, or less. Parking too close to a junction or facing the flow of traffic could confuse and cause danger for other road users.

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Rule 248Highway Code rule · At night, face with traffic except in a recognised parking space and use lights above 30 mph. Both sides of a one-way road can face the same traffic direction; this is not permission to face against it. The no-lights exception also has vehicle-class and location conditions.Rule 249Highway Code rule · At night, face with traffic except in a recognised parking space and use lights above 30 mph. Both sides of a one-way road can face the same traffic direction; this is not permission to face against it. The no-lights exception also has vehicle-class and location conditions.Rule 250Highway Code rule · At night, face with traffic except in a recognised parking space and use lights above 30 mph. Both sides of a one-way road can face the same traffic direction; this is not permission to face against it. The no-lights exception also has vehicle-class and location conditions.

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