Lighting and Optical Signals

What are the three main functions of a vehicle's lighting system?

Question image: What are the three main functions of a vehicle's lighting system?
  • To see, to be seen, and to signal
  • B To save fuel, to see, and to park
  • C To warm the engine, to see, and to warn
  • D To decorate, light the interior, and to see

Why this is the correct answer

A vehicle's lighting fulfils three essential functions: to see the road and surroundings, to be seen by others, and to signal the driver's intentions, such as turning, braking, or reversing.

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