Although using your lights will make you more visible to others there are times when they can cause problems.

Avoid using full beam in fog at night as the light will reflect back off the fog and reduce what you can see.

Apart from dazzling the drivers in front, your full lights can throw a shadow in front of their vehicles making it harder for them to see.

At junctions, wind down your window and listen for other traffic - turning off the radio will help! Sound your horn to warn other drivers that you are there.

Check your speed often, especially on motorways and dual-carriageways - you may be increasing your speed without realising.

When you stop in traffic or at junctions, keep your foot on the brake pedal until you know that the driver behind has seen you.

Use your windscreen wipers and washers often and keep your de-misters switched on.

If you have to park, use a car park or other off-road location.