Lighting and Optical Signals

What do a vehicle's position lights indicate?

Question image: What do a vehicle's position lights indicate?
  • A The vehicle's speed
  • The presence and width of the vehicle
  • C The direction of turn
  • D That the vehicle is braking

Why this is the correct answer

Position lights indicate the presence and width of the vehicle to other road users, helping the vehicle be seen, especially at night or in poor visibility.

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