Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?
- A By using brake lights
- B By using sidelights
- C By using fog lights
- D By using interior lights
Why this is the answer
Your brake lights will give an indication to traffic behind that you're slowing down. Good anticipation will allow you time to check your mirrors before slowing.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- By using sidelights — Sidelights say only that you are there.
- C
- By using fog lights — Fog lights carry no message about what you are doing.
- D
- By using interior lights — Nobody outside the car is reading your interior light.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 5
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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