During your pre-trip walk-around, you find that one running light on the trailer is not working. What must you do before driving?

During your pre-trip walk-around, you find

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ACover the broken light with tape and proceed
BNote the defect and have it repaired before operating the vehicle
CYou may proceed as long as at least half the lights are working
DDrive only during daylight hours until it is repaired

✓ Correct answer: B. Note the defect and have it repaired before operating the vehicle Any lighting defect that affects required safety equipment must be repaired before the vehicle is operated; noting defects does not satisfy the requirement if the equipment is needed for legal operation.

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