Practice: Using Your Lights: Headlights, High Beam, Fog Lamps & Hazards

Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.

Question 1 of 7 Safety-critical

An oncoming vehicle is approaching at night and you are on high beam. What must you do?

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Answer B. Regulation 31 requires you to dip your high beam in good time for oncoming vehicles.

Question 2 of 7

When may you use fog lamps?

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Answer C. Fog lamps are only for seriously reduced visibility, and only together with dipped headlights.

Question 3 of 7

Two-wheeler riders must keep the dipped headlight on:

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Answer C. Regulation 31 requires two-wheeler riders to keep the dipped headlight on by day too.

Question 4 of 7 Safety-critical

What must you do before entering a tunnel?

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Answer A. Regulation 20: dipped lights before entering; no overtaking, U-turns, reversing or stopping unless absolutely necessary inside.

Question 5 of 7

Is it allowed to drive at night on parking lights only?

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Answer B. Driving on parking lights alone is prohibited, except on the direction of a uniformed police officer or authorised person.

Question 6 of 7

You are driving slowly in heavy rain. Should you switch on hazard lights?

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Answer A. Hazards are for when you have stopped because of a breakdown or danger. While moving in rain or fog they hide your indicators and confuse others.

Question 7 of 7

An oncoming driver dazzles you with high beam. What should you do?

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Answer C. Slow down and look towards the left edge, not into the lights. Replying with high beam blinds both of you.