Question 7476
You are driving at night on a road outside a built-up area with the position lights and low beams on due to a high-beam malfunction. What must you do?
- Drive at a speed that allows you to stop the vehicle within the illuminated area.
- Turn on the hazard lights and drive on the shoulder.
- Stop the vehicle immediately on the shoulder.
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Correct answer: Drive at a speed that allows you to stop the vehicle within the illuminated area.
If your high beams fail, you may continue with low beams, which don't shine as far ahead. That's why you must slow down until you can stop within the area they illuminate. You don't need to stop or turn on your hazard lights and drive on the shoulder.