Revision question · Hazard awareness

When may you use your motorcycle's hazard warning lights?

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When you're riding on a motorway, to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead

When you’re double parked on a two-way road

When your direction indicators aren't working

When you're riding in town, to warn oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

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When you're riding on a motorway, to warn traffic behind of a hazard aheadThis was the right answer

Hazard warning lights are an important safety feature. Use them when you're riding on a motorway to warn following traffic of danger ahead. You should also use them if your motorcycle has broken down and is causing an obstruction.

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Rule 116Highway Code rule · Hazards can warn following traffic of danger on a national-limit motorway/dual carriageway or mark a stationary obstruction; they do not excuse illegal parking.

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