Visibility and Road Hazards
What is the main purpose of vehicle lights in low-visibility conditions?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A Only to see the road
- ✓ To see and to be seen
- C To signal overtaking
- D Only for driving through tunnels
Why this is the correct answer
Lights serve a dual purpose in low visibility: to see the road and, above all, to be seen by other road users so they can anticipate your presence.
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