Question 7513
Between sunset and sunrise, in which of the following situations may you turn on only the position lights and do without low-beam and high-beam headlights?
- When driving on a sufficiently lit urban road.
- When driving on a sufficiently lit highway.
- When leaving the vehicle stationary on the shoulder of a road outside a built-up area.
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Correct answer: When leaving the vehicle stationary on the shoulder of a road outside a built-up area.
Position lights can be used on their own when the vehicle is stationary. If you stop on the shoulder of a road at night, you must leave them on so the vehicle can be seen. They are not enough for driving, even if the road or street is well lit. In the image, the car stopped on the shoulder has its rear position lights on.