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Using lights and the horn

Headlamps, indicators, hazard lights and the horn.

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  1. 1

    How should lamps be used when a motor vehicle is changing to the left lane of the road?

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    Answer: C. The left indicator should be turned on in advance

    Use the left indicator in advance to warn other road users before moving left.

  2. 2

    How should lamps be used when a motor vehicle is about to stop at the roadside?

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    Answer: D. Turn on the right indicator in advance

    Signal right in advance to show that you intend to pull over.

  3. 3

    How should lamps be used when a motor vehicle is running on the road under such weather conditions?

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    Answer: A. Turn on the low-beam

    Use low-beam headlights in the snowy conditions shown so others can see you and you can see the road.

  4. 4

    How should lamps be used when a motor vehicle is running on the road under such weather conditions?

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    Answer: B. Turn on the fog lamp

    Use fog lamps in fog so other road users can see the vehicle more easily.

  5. 5

    How should lamps be used when following a vehicle on such a rainy day?

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    Answer: C. Don't turn on the high-beam

    High beams can dazzle the driver ahead. Use low beams when following another vehicle at close range.

  6. 6

    How should lamps be used when passing through the intersection under such circumstances?

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    Answer: D. Turn on the low-beam and high-beam alternately

    At night, alternate high and low beams to warn others when passing an intersection without traffic lights. Watch for pedestrians and give way.

  7. 7

    The motor vehicle on the road does not need to use the indicator when it overtakes.

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    Answer: False

    Use the left indicator in advance before moving out to overtake.

  8. 8

    The motor vehicle on the road should have its right indicator turned on when it returns to the original lane after overtaking.

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    Answer: True

    Signal right before returning to your lane, and return only when there is enough space.

  9. 9

    The motor vehicle running on the road should have its left indicator turned on in advance when it makes a U-turn.

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    Answer: True

    Use the left indicator in advance to warn others that you intend to make a U-turn.

  10. 10

    The motor vehicle running on the road does not need to use the indicator when it changes to the right lane.

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    Answer: False

    Turn on the right indicator in advance before changing to the right lane.

  11. 11

    There is no need to turn on the headlamp, the clearance lamp and the tail lamp when a motor vehicle runs in dusty weather.

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    Answer: False

    Dust can reduce visibility. Use the required lights so you can see and other road users can see you.

  12. 12

    The fog lamp and hazard warning lamp should be turned on when driving a motor vehicle in foggy weather.

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    Answer: True

    Fog and hazard warning lamps help other road users see your vehicle in fog.

  13. 13

    The low-beam and high-beam should be used alternately when driving a motor vehicle on such sharp curves.

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    Answer: True

    At night, alternate high and low beams on a sharp curve to warn other road users of your approach.

  14. 14

    The low-beam and high-beam should be used alternately when a driver drives his/her motor vehicle to pass the crosswalk at night.

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    Answer: True

    At night, alternate high and low beams to warn others when approaching a pedestrian crossing. Slow down and give way to pedestrians.

  15. 15

    Which is the correct use of car lamps when motor vehicles overtake at night?

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    Answer: A. Switch the high-beam and low-beam alternately

    Switch between high and low beams to warn the driver ahead before overtaking at night.

  16. 16

    When approaching each other at night, how far from the oncoming motor vehicle should the driver change the high-beam to the low-beam?

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    Answer: B. More than 150 meters

    Change to low beam at least 150 metres before meeting an oncoming vehicle so you do not dazzle its driver.

  17. 17

    What is the correct use of car lamps when motor vehicles pass on a narrow road or narrow bridge?

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    Answer: B. Turn on the low-beam

    Use low beam when meeting another vehicle on a narrow road or bridge to avoid dazzling the other driver.

  18. 18

    When a motor vehicle approaches other vehicles on a narrow road or narrow bridge, the driver should turn on the high-beam.

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    Answer: False

    Use low beam when meeting another vehicle on a narrow road or bridge.

  19. 19

    If there is no vehicle following, it's reasonable for a driver to change lanes without turning on the indicator.

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    Answer: False

    Signal before changing lanes so other road users can see your intention. Check that the lane change is safe.

  20. 20

    What lamp should be used at night when a vehicle passes a road section where the street light condition is good?

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    Answer: B. Low-beam

    Use low-beam headlights on a well-lit road at night. High beams can dazzle other road users.

  21. 21

    Before setting off at night, the low-beam should be turned on first.

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    Answer: True

    Switch on the headlights before moving so you can see and others can see your vehicle.

  22. 22

    When passing through a road section where there are no streetlights or the light is insufficient, the driver should change from low-beam to high-beam. However, vehicles following behind are not allowed to use their high-beams.

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    Answer: True

    High beams help illuminate an unlit road, but they can dazzle a driver ahead. Switch to low beams when following another vehicle.

  23. 23

    When passing through an intersection at night where there are no traffic light signals, drivers are not allowed to change to the high or low-beam.

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    Answer: False

    At an intersection without traffic signals at night, alternate high and low beams to warn other road users.

  24. 24

    When following a vehicle at night, drivers may use high-beam.

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    Answer: False

    High beams can dazzle the driver ahead through the mirrors. Use low beams when following another vehicle.

  25. 25

    Hazard lights should be used in which one of the following situations?

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    Answer: C. When the motor vehicle breaks down

    Use hazard lights when a vehicle breaks down on the road to warn other road users.

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