Car written test: Lights and signals

This category tests when to use high and low beams and turn signals. Use low beams when driving in town at night, when passing oncoming traffic, or when within 100 metres of the vehicle ahead, to avoid dazzling others. Signal at least 30 metres before an intersection when turning, and keep the signal on until a lane change or turn is completed. Turn on the headlights in thick fog.

Highway Bureau category: Proper Use of Lights (Headlights, Fog Lights, Turn Signals); Question bank version: Highway Bureau 115.06 (car) / 115.02 (motorcycle); 28 questions in this category. Source: the Highway Bureau's published question bank. Translations are for reference only. The Chinese version prevails. Chinese original (中文)

  1. No. 827中文

    What does this sign, marking, or signal mean?

    Question image
    1. Turn on headlights. Correct answer
    2. Watch for traffic signals.
    3. Honk the horn.

  2. No. 828中文

    While driving in the rain, if you notice the vehicle ahead is throwing up a large amount of water spray (water mist) that obstructs your vision, which of the following defensive driving behaviors best ensures safety?

    1. Immediately turn on the high-beam headlights to try to see through the water mist and see the vehicle ahead.
    2. Increase the safe following distance from the vehicle ahead and ensure your headlights are turned on. Correct answer
    3. Closely follow the taillights of the vehicle ahead, using its lights to guide your direction of travel.

  3. No. 829中文

    Regarding the use of turn signals when changing lanes and turning, which of the following behaviors best complies with legal requirements and embodies the spirit of defensive driving?

    1. When changing lanes, it is sufficient to flash the turn signal twice at the moment of turning the steering wheel; early indication is unnecessary.
    2. You should first activate the turn signal in the intended direction and keep it flashing until the turn or lane change is complete, giving vehicles behind sufficient time to react. Correct answer
    3. When overtaking, continuously flashing the high and low beams until the vehicle ahead yields is a legal use of lights.

  4. No. 830中文

    When driving on a road, if the vehicle ahead activates its turn signal, how should the following driver respond to prevent an accident?

    1. Accelerate to pass before the other vehicle changes lanes or turns
    2. Slow down and maintain a safe following distance Correct answer
    3. Continuously honk the horn to warn the other driver not to change lanes or turn

  5. No. 831中文

    When driving on a two-lane road in the same direction that has a designated 'slow lane', a driver must change from the fast lane to the slow lane before turning right at an intersection. Which of the following driving behaviors is correct?

    1. As long as the slow lane is clear, you may cut in quickly without signaling to avoid blocking traffic in the fast lane behind you.
    2. The slow lane is a secondary lane; vehicles in the fast lane have the right of way, so there is no need to check the safe following distance when changing lanes.
    3. You should first activate the right turn signal, proactively yield to straight-moving vehicles in the slow lane (such as motorcycles and bicycles), and change lanes only after ensuring a safe following distance. Correct answer

  6. No. 832中文

    When a driver intends to change lanes, which of the following procedures is most correct to effectively eliminate blind spots and prevent collisions?

    1. Check the rearview mirror first; if no vehicles are visible in the mirror, change direction immediately.
    2. Activate the turn signal first, check the rearview mirror, then turn your head toward the intended lane to confirm no vehicles are in the blind spot before changing lanes. Correct answer
    3. Change lanes quickly to minimize the time spent between two lanes for safety.

  7. No. 833中文

    When a vehicle traveling in the outer lane intends to turn right, how many meters before the intersection should the driver activate the turn signal or use a hand signal?

    1. 30 meters. Correct answer
    2. 50 meters.
    3. 40 meters.

  8. No. 834中文

    Before changing lanes, a driver should:

    1. Not activate the turn signal and change lanes after suddenly accelerating.
    2. Activate the turn signal first and confirm a safe following distance. Correct answer
    3. Activate the turn signal and immediately switch lanes.

  9. No. 835中文

    Before changing lanes or turning, how should you use your lights as required?

    1. No lights are needed.
    2. Turn on the high beams as a warning.
    3. You should activate the turn signal first and keep it on until the turn or lane change is completed. Correct answer

  10. No. 836中文

    Regarding the use of turn signals when 'changing lanes' while driving, which of the following statements is correct?

    1. Turn on the turn signal at the same time you begin changing lanes.
    2. You should first activate the turn signal in the direction of the intended lane change and keep it on until the lane change is completed. Correct answer
    3. Once part of the vehicle has entered the intended lane, the turn signal may be turned off.

  11. No. 837中文

    When the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, the best response is:

    1. Accelerate immediately to overtake.
    2. Maintain a safe following distance and brake immediately. Correct answer
    3. Turn on the high beams as a reminder.

  12. No. 838中文

    When a driver intends to change lanes, the law requires activating the turn signal in advance. What is the main purpose of this?

    1. To alert surrounding vehicles and allow reaction time, thereby ensuring safe lane changes. Correct answer
    2. To assert one's absolute right of way to change lanes.
    3. Only to avoid being cited by traffic enforcement cameras, with no direct relation to driving safety.

  13. No. 839中文

    When driving to overtake the vehicle ahead, in addition to activating the turn signal, how should you proceed correctly?

    1. Maintain a gap of half a meter or more from the right side of the vehicle ahead.
    2. Maintain a gap of half a meter or more from the left side of the vehicle ahead. Correct answer
    3. Maintain a gap of 1 meter or more from the left side of the vehicle ahead.

  14. No. 840中文

    For large heavy motorcycles with a total engine displacement of 550cc or above traveling on expressways, when should the headlights be turned on?

    1. Only at night.
    2. Only when encountering dense fog, rain, snow, dim light, or poor visibility.
    3. All day. Correct answer

  15. No. 841中文

    Before starting a vehicle, which of the following actions is correct?

    1. No need to use turn signals.
    2. Sound the horn 3 short times.
    3. Activate the turn signal. Correct answer

  16. No. 842中文

    What does this indicator light on the dashboard represent?

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    1. Turn signal indicator. Correct answer
    2. Vehicle width indicator.
    3. Hazard warning light.

  17. No. 843中文

    When driving at night and meeting an oncoming vehicle, how should the driver use the lights?

    1. Use high beams throughout to see the oncoming vehicle clearly.
    2. Switch to fog lights.
    3. Switch to low beams to avoid causing glare to the oncoming driver. Correct answer

  18. No. 844中文

    A vehicle following another vehicle at night should use:

    1. Low beams. Correct answer
    2. High beams.
    3. No lights needed.

  19. No. 845中文

    When driving at night in a well-lit urban area:

    1. Use low beams. Correct answer
    2. Use high beams.
    3. Honk frequently.

  20. No. 846中文

    When your vehicle's high beams are about to reach the eyes of an oncoming driver, you should:

    1. Switch to low beams. Correct answer
    2. Turn off all lights.
    3. Keep using high beams.

  21. No. 847中文

    When approaching an intersection to turn, you should display the turn signal at least how many meters before the intersection?

    1. 10 meters.
    2. 20 meters.
    3. 30 meters. Correct answer

  22. No. 848中文

    When meeting another vehicle at night, you should use:

    1. High beams.
    2. Low beams. Correct answer
    3. Turn off lights and yield.

  23. No. 849中文

    Before starting a vehicle, you should:

    1. No need to display a turn signal.
    2. Honk 3 short sounds.
    3. Display a turn signal. Correct answer

  24. No. 850中文

    When driving in dense fog:

    1. Use turn signals.
    2. Use brake lights.
    3. Turn on headlights. Correct answer

  25. No. 851中文

    While driving, if a vehicle in an adjacent lane has its turn signal on and intends to change lanes, you should:

    1. Speed up to block it.
    2. Moderately slow down and yield. Correct answer
    3. Drive alongside competitively.

  26. No. 852中文

    When driving at night in an urban area or when meeting or following a vehicle within 100 meters, for safety:

    1. Wear tinted glasses.
    2. Use high beams.
    3. Use low beams. Correct answer

  27. No. 853中文

    When meeting a vehicle at night that uses strong headlights or high beams, you should:

    1. Retaliate with high beams.
    2. Drive close to the center line.
    3. Keep to the right, slow down, and watch the surrounding road conditions. Correct answer

  28. No. 854中文

    If the headlight beam suddenly extends further into the distance, it indicates you may be on a downhill slope. To be safe:

    1. Slow down. Correct answer
    2. Speed up.
    3. Turn off headlights.