Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas
What does the Rules of the Road identify as the proper use of headlights before intersections or curves with poor visibility?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Turn off your headlights to check the reactions of other vehicles and pedestrians
- B.Fix your headlights on low beam to show consideration for oncoming vehicles
- C.Switch your headlights to high beam or flash them to alert others of your approach to the intersection✓
- D.Dim your headlights and enter slowly while slowing down to a stop-ready speed
Answer: C: Switch your headlights to high beam or flash them to alert others of your approach to the intersection
Explanation
The Rules of the Road section "2. Lights (4)" clearly states, "Before intersections or curves with poor visibility, switch your headlights to high beam or flash them to alert other vehicles and pedestrians of your approach to the intersection." This makes your vehicle's presence and approach known to others.
Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions
Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第３節 夜間) · 2 灯火(4) 見通しの悪い交差点やカーブなどの手前では、前照灯を上向きにするか点滅させて、ほかの車や歩行者に交差点への接近を知らせましよう。
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