Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 258 of 296

You park on a dark country highway at night. Which lights must show on the traffic side of your vehicle?

  1. A red light to the front and a white light to the rear
  2. A white light to both the front and the rear
  3. A white or amber light to the front and a red light to the rear
  4. No lights, because the engine is off
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Correct answer: A white or amber light to the front and a red light to the rear

A parked vehicle must be seen from far away. It shows white or amber to the front and red to the rear, unless the place has enough street light.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 73, Lamps on parked or stopped vehicle during time of reduced visibility, page 37

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026