USAREUR Practice Exam

Can drivers inside city limits indicate their intention to pass by flashing headlights?

1. True

2. False

3. Only if other vehicles are present

4. Only at night

The correct answer is: False

Drivers inside city limits are not allowed to indicate their intention to pass by flashing headlights. This practice can cause confusion not only for the vehicle the driver intends to pass but also for other road users and pedestrians nearby. Traffic laws are designed to promote safety and clarity, and signaling with headlights in this manner can be misinterpreted. Drivers are encouraged to use turn signals to indicate lane changes or passing maneuvers instead. The other options suggest that there are circumstances under which it may be permissible to flash headlights for passing, such as if other vehicles are present or only at night. However, the regulations focus on ensuring standardized communication among drivers, which is best achieved through the use of turn signals rather than headlight flashes, making it unnecessary and potentially hazardous to utilize headlights as a signaling method in this context.