Question 199 · Car theory test
What should a driver do when there are dark clouds and visibility is reduced during daylight hours?
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Correct answer
Drive with dipped headlights switched on.
Official explanation
Drivers need to see and be seen during all periods of low light levels – for example, at dusk and dawn, and in some bad weather conditions. At times of low light, you should turn on dipped headlights.
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