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What must be displayed on the back of a trailer being towed at night?

A red light
A yellow light
A flashing red light
A white light

The correct answer is 1. Red light.

In New Zealand, when a trailer is being towed at night, it must be equipped with red lights at the rear. This is because red lights effectively indicate the presence and position of the trailer to other road users, reducing safety risks when driving at night. Red provides good visibility at night and is internationally recognized as a warning color from the rear, helping to maintain road traffic safety and smoothness.