Rules of the roadQuestion 114 of 424

When should you flash your headlights at another road user?

  1. To let them know that you are there
  2. To tell them to go first
  3. To tell them to slow down
  4. To thank them for giving way
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Correct answer: To let them know that you are there

Flash only to warn others of your presence. Never use it to give another message.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 110

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026