Types of Car lights

Question 1

Types of Car lights

Answer 1

• dipped headlights
• full-beam lights
• fog lights
• hazard warning lights
• indicators
• sidelights/parking lights
• tail lights
• brake lights

Question 2

What are DIpped Headlights and when are they used?

Answer 2

• Brighter than sidelights, dimmer than full beam headlights

- Used when visibility is seriously reduced (can’t see less than 100m in front of you)

Question 3

What are Full-Beam lights and when are they used?

Answer 3

• Brightest type of headlight on normal vehicles
• Only used on unlit stretches of road at night
• When meeting oncoming traffic or driving on left-turning bends you must turn off full beam as they can be dazzling

Question 4

What are Fog lights and when are they used?

Answer 4

• Designed to cut through fog & mist

- Only use when visibility is below 100m, if visibility is better than this you can dazzle other drivers

Question 5

What are Hazard Warning lights and when are they used?

Answer 5

• used when vehicle is stationary & warn others you’re causing a temporary obstruction
• can use them on motorway if there’s an obstruction up ahead that you need to warn drivers about

Question 6

What are Indicators and when are they used?

Answer 6

• should use indicators to show other road users and pedestrians where you intend to turn e.g. roundabouts, overtaking and changing lanes

Question 7

What are Sidelights/parking lights and when are they used?

Answer 7

• not as bright as headlights so used by drivers to make themselves visible to traffic
• used when parked on a road (or lay-by) with a speed limit over 30mph
• When speed limit less than 30mph sidelights not necessary as long as your spot is a recognised parking bay or lay-by or you’re facing direction of the traffic flow, close to kerb & at least 10m from nearest junction

Question 8

What are Tail lights and when are they used?

Answer 8

• Red, found on back of car, turned on/off at same time as headlights

Question 9

What are Brake lights and when are they used?

Answer 9

• Red, located near tail lights

- Illuminated to show other drivers you’ve applied your brakes & are slowing down

Question 10

What can the police give when someone’s brake lights are faulty?

Answer 10

• verbal warning
• £60 fine & 3 points on your licence
• a vehicle defect rectification notice (14-day order to fix)
• in severe cases car can be taken off the road immediately.