Uso delle luci; uso dei dispositivi acustici; spie e simboli

This Patente B topic groups 22 tips covering 176 official exam questions. Each tip explains the rule in plain language so you remember it on exam day.

• Low beams by day outside townOn the motorway and outside town turn on the low beams or daytime lights even by day…
• Low beams at night in townIn town turn on the low beams from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before…
• Lights in tunnels and bad weatherIn a tunnel always turn on the low beams, even by day, even if the tunnel is lit. Turn on…
• Low beams always outside townOutside town use the low beams by day and by night, even if the street lamps are enough…
• Reflectors reflect the lightReflectors reflect the light: they do not turn on and do not replace the position lights…
• Reflectors show where you areReflectors make the presence and size of the vehicle visible, even at night or if the…
• Rear plate lightThe rear plate has a white light to read the numbers and letters well. It always turns on…
• Red lights mean dangerRed warning lights signal a danger: hazard lights, water temperature, oil pressure, seat…
• High beam light: blueThis symbol is on the high beam control, the strong lights. Its indicator light is blue…
• Low beam light: greenThis symbol is on the low beam control, the normal lights. Its indicator light is green…
• Turn signal light: green and blinkingThis symbol controls the turn signals. The indicator light is green and blinks when the…
• Hazard lights: all turn signalsThis control turns on all the turn signals together and has a red indicator light. It is…
• When to use turn signalsUse the turn signals every time you change lane, turn, stop off the road, or enter and…
• Turn signals to move, not to stopUse the turn signals to change lane, overtake (both when you start and when you return)…
• High beams: forbidden in the cityIn the city high beams are forbidden. Outside the city you use them when the road is dark…
• Flashing: warnings and overtakingYou can flash with the high beams by day and by night, even in the city. It is used to…
• Turn off high beams if you bother othersOutside the city switch to low beams when you risk bothering the eyes of others…
• Red thermometer light: water too hotThis thermometer-shaped symbol is on a red warning light. If it comes on, the cooling…
• Red battery warning lightIf this red light comes on while you drive, it means the alternator is not charging the…
• Red engine oil warning lightThis red light is about the engine oil pressure. If it comes on, the pressure is too low…
• Red brake warning lightThis red light says there is a brake fault: low brake fluid or very worn parts. If it…
• Red seat belt warning lightThis red light comes on if the driver or a passenger has not put on the seat belt…