You may not switch on the rear fog light in rain, not even during heavy rain showers: the bright red light and its reflection actually hinder following traffic.

Explanation

You may not switch on the rear fog light in rain, not even during heavy rain showers: the bright red light and its reflection actually hinder following traffic. The rear fog light is reserved for very dense fog or heavy snowfall (visibility <50 m)

Why learners get this wrong

• You may not switch on the rear fog light in rain, not even during heavy rain showers: the bright red light and its reflection actually hinder following traffic. The rear fog light is reserved for very dense fog or heavy snowfall (visibility <50 m)

Topic: Fog-light rule: rain versus fog

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• Core: Fog-light rule: rain versus fog
• Why it matters: Fog-light rule: rain versus fog
• Active recall: Fog-light rule: rain versus fog
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Terms

• Dimlicht altijd bij regen
• Mistachterlicht alleen als veiligheidsvoordeel
• Mistachterlicht bij mist sneeuw zicht 50m
• Rear fog light: never in rain
• Mistlicht voor bij mist sneeuw regen zicht 200m
• Mistlicht voor mag bij zware regen zicht 200m

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