Where can you park large vehicles at night without needing to use parking lights?
- A In an off-road parking area
- B On a road with a 20 mph speed limit
- C At least 10 metres (32 feet) away from any junction
- D In most lay-bys
Why this is the answer
Off-road lorry and coach parks are often well lit and patrolled by police or security firms. Never leave your vehicle unlit on a public road or in a lay-by after dark.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- On a road with a 20 mph speed limit — The speed limit does not decide whether lights are needed.
- C
- At least 10 metres (32 feet) away from any junction — Distance from a junction is a parking rule, not a lighting exemption.
- D
- In most lay-bys — Most lay-bys are part of the road, where lights are required.
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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