# MenkyoQuest — Question ch6_q030

Chapter: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas
Section: 第３節 夜間
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: medium

## Question
What does the Rules of the Road identify as the proper use of headlights before intersections or curves with poor visibility?

## Options
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

## Correct 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 curriculum
Stage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
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。

## Tags
前照灯, 交差点, カーブ, 点滅, 灯火

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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