What should you do when stopping your vehicle in a designated area at night?

When stopping your vehicle in a designated area at night, using only your parking lights is the appropriate action. Parking lights are specifically designed to make your vehicle visible to other road users without overpowering the ambient light, providing a balance between visibility and not blinding other drivers. This helps to ensure safety in a designated stopping area while minimizing distractions for others on the road.

When headlights are left on unintentionally, they can create glare for other drivers, which is especially critical at night. Keeping headlights on could be more distracting and may not always be necessary if there are sufficient ambient lights in the area, such as street lamps. In some situations, turning off your lights immediately or ensuring lights are off near street lamps may not effectively serve the purpose of remaining visible to other vehicles and pedestrians while parked.