Revision question · Safety margins

What should you do if you have to ride in foggy weather?

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Stay close to the centre of the road

Switch on only your sidelights

Switch on your dipped headlights

Ride in the gutter so you can see the kerb

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Switch on your dipped headlightsThis was the right answer

Only travel in fog if your journey is absolutely necessary. Fog is often patchy and visibility can reduce suddenly, without warning, so use your dipped headlights to help others to see you in these difficult conditions.

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Rule 226Highway Code rule · Use headlights in seriously reduced visibility, and fog lamps only when warranted; switch fog lamps off when visibility improves.Rule 236Highway Code rule · Use headlights in seriously reduced visibility, and fog lamps only when warranted; switch fog lamps off when visibility improves.

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