Revision question · Safety margins

What lights should you use if you're riding at night on a busy main road?

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Main-beam headlights

Daytime running lights

Dipped-beam headlights

Rear fog lights

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Dipped-beam headlightsThis was the right answer

If there's other traffic on the road at night, use your headlights on dipped beam. Only switch to main beam when you won't dazzle other road users. At night, don't wear tinted glasses or contact lenses, or use a tinted visor, because these make it more difficult to see the road ahead.

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Rule 114Highway Code rule · Use dipped headlights near other traffic and avoid tinted eye protection at night.Rule 94Highway Code rule · Use dipped headlights near other traffic and avoid tinted eye protection at night.

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