Question 749 · Car theory test
What lights are recommended to be used when parking or leaving a vehicle for a short period of time on the side of the road at night?
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Correct answer
Front and rear side lights to alert other road users to the vehicle's presence.
Official explanation
Drivers can quickly become dazzled and disoriented by headlights or fog lights of parked vehicles. If you need to have lights on in these circumstances, you should use only side or parking lights. You should not leave headlights on when parked.
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- Parking & pedestrians
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