Question 501 · Car theory test
On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?
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Correct answer
When slowing down quickly because of danger ahead.
Official explanation
Use the hazard warning lights to warn other road users of a danger ahead. For example, if you have to slow down sharply because of a build-up of traffic ahead, you can use the hazard warning lights to warn following vehicles that they need to slow down.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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