Revision question · Vehicle condition

You discover that one of your rear brake-light bulbs has failed. How soon should it be replaced?

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Immediately

On return to your base

Within five days

At the next service

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ImmediatelyThis was the right answer

Bulbs should be replaced as soon as you're aware that they've failed. Carry a stock of all the various bulbs used on your vehicle, so you can repair a fault without delay.

Reviewed reading for this question

Keep the vehicle’s lights and outline visibleReviewed guidance summary · Required lights and indicators need repair before continued use, even when the current journey begins in daylight.

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