Visibility and Road Hazards

Driving at night on an unlit road with high beams, a vehicle approaches from the front. What should you do?

Question image: Driving at night on an unlit road with high beams, a vehicle approaches from the
  • A Keep the high beams on to see better
  • Switch to dipped headlights
  • C Flash the lights until it passes
  • D Switch off all the lights

Why this is the correct answer

When a vehicle approaches from the front or you are behind another, you must switch to dipped headlights so as not to dazzle the other driver, which could cause an accident.

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