What problem may you have when driving at night?
- A It's more difficult to keep to speed limits
- B There'll be an increase in traffic
- C You'll have reduced visibility
- D It takes longer to stop
Why this is the answer
You must be able to stop safely in the distance that you can see to be clear ahead. This will be the distance illuminated by your headlights or by street lights and will generally be less than you can see in daylight.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- It's more difficult to keep to speed limits — Limits are the same at night and no harder to keep to.
- B
- There'll be an increase in traffic — Traffic is generally lighter at night.
- D
- It takes longer to stop — Your stopping distance is unchanged; what changes is how far ahead you can see.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 10
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 10
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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