For many of you when you take your test it will probably be in the day time and there will be little need to exercise your knowledge of using the correct lighting.

Though when you do pass and you drive your very car, you will driving at all different times. So its important to know when and what lights to use.

Sidelights – Your sidelights are usually used when it is raining outside. They can be used in the day time as well.

Headlights – use these when visibility is reduced to about 100 meters. Your headlights are the ones that you will use most frequently. Don’t get confused as to when to use them. Its easy – if its dark when you get in the car turn them on.

Full Beam – These are the brightest lights on the car. These can be used when driving through country lanes on the evening where visibility is limited and there is no street lamping.
Front/Rear Fog Lights - Use your front and rear fog lights when in foggy conditions. It can especially be foggy on a winters morning.

Hazard Warning Lights – These are used when your car is stationary and broken down and you need to alert other drivers that you are not moving.

Don’t be overwhelmed by all these lights, it takes a few minutes to learn. It’s worth writing them down and asking your driving instructor to spend a few minutes pointing them out. Ask to go down a country lane and use your Full Beam or drive in the evening.

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