About Lighting and reflection of the trailer: which statement is WRONG?
- White front position lights are required only if the trailer is wider than 1,60 metres.
- ✓ A trailer only needs a fog light if it was put into service after 31 December 1997.
- The red TRIANGULAR reflectors belong at the REAR; at the front are white (non-triangular) retroreflectors.
- White retroreflectors belong at the FRONT; at the rear are red triangular reflectors.
Correct answer: A trailer only needs a fog light if it was put into service after 31 December 1997.
Explanation
This trailer itself must always have a rear fog light. The only exception is if the TOWING vehicle itself has no fog light. The law does contain a date nuance for older heavy trailers, but the exam follows the book: treat the rear fog light as always mandatory.
Why learners get this wrong
- White front position lights are required only if the trailer is wider than 1,60 metres. Below that width they are not.
- The red TRIANGULAR reflectors belong at the REAR; at the front are white (non-triangular) retroreflectors.
- White retroreflectors belong at the FRONT; at the rear are red triangular reflectors. Red rear, white front.
Topic: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
Read the rule: Core: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
Sections
- Challenge: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
- The model: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
- Core: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
- Why it matters: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
- Active recall: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
- Teach back: Lighting and reflection of the trailer
- Memory hook: Lighting and reflection of the trailer