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What should you teach a pupil to do if another driver flashes their headlights?

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Stay where they are, as the signal isn't an official one

Treat it only as a warning of their presence and use their own judgement

Make progress while the opportunity is available

Flash their headlights back at the other driver

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Treat it only as a warning of their presence and use their own judgementThis was the right answer

A headlight flash means only that the other driver is making their presence known. It is not an invitation or a reliable statement of what they will do. Teach the learner to observe the whole situation, use their own judgement and proceed only when safe.

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Rule 110Highway Code rule · A headlight flash announces presence; coach the learner to observe the other vehicle rather than assume permission.

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