When is it permitted to use the “white reversing light”?
- Correct answer: While driving in reverse, combined with the reverse gear only.
- While parking in a roofed parking lot.
- When visibility is poor for any given reason.
- During fog or pouring rain.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: While driving in reverse, combined with the reverse gear only.
The white reversing light lights up the area behind the vehicle and tells other drivers and pedestrians that it is moving backwards. That is why it may be on only while reversing, with the reverse gear engaged. It is not a fog light or a visibility aid, so using it in fog, heavy rain or a covered car park would mislead other road users.