USAREUR Practice Exam

What does flashing headlights indicate to other drivers?

1. A request to allow merging

2. An intention to pass

3. A warning of danger ahead

4. A signal for stopping

The correct answer is: An intention to pass

Flashing headlights are primarily used to communicate that a driver intends to overtake, signal their presence, or request permission to pass. This action serves as a form of communication between drivers, indicating that the vehicle is in a position to either change lanes or navigate around another vehicle safely. In the context of the other options, a request to allow merging is typically indicated through turn signals or other methods, rather than flashing headlights. A warning of danger ahead would usually be conveyed through hazard signals or brake lights. Similarly, a signal for stopping is more commonly indicated through brake lights rather than flashing headlights. Therefore, the usage of flashing headlights aligns most accurately with indicating an intention to pass.