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Rule 249 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 249. There are 4 questions in this test. You need to answer 3 out of 4 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. When must vehicles display parking lights? Give one answer
A During daylight hours
B On any road regardless of speed limit
C Only in urban areas
D When parked on roads over 30 mph
Correct Answer: D When parked on roads over 30 mph
Explanation: Parking lights must be displayed when parked on roads with a speed limit over 30 mph.
2. On which type of road must parking lights be used when parked? Give one answer
A Only in lay-bys
B Only on dual carriageways
C Roads with a speed limit > 30 mph
D Roads with a speed limit ≤ 30 mph
Correct Answer: C Roads with a speed limit > 30 mph
Explanation: Parking lights are required on roads with a speed limit greater than 30 mph.
3. What is the speed limit threshold for requiring parking lights when parked? Give one answer
A Exactly 30 mph
B Greater than 20 mph
C Greater than 30 mph
D Greater than 40 mph
Correct Answer: C Greater than 30 mph
Explanation: Parking lights are mandatory when parked on roads with a speed limit greater than 30 mph.
4. Under which law is the use of parking lights when parked mandated? Give one answer
A Highway Code Rule 249
B Road Safety Act 2006
C Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
D Vehicle Maintenance Regulations 1994
Correct Answer: C Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
Explanation: The use of parking lights when parked is mandated under the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989.