Florida Class E Knowledge ExamSafe Driving PracticesMedium
You are driving at night and encounter an oncoming vehicle with excessively bright headlights. What is the safest action to take?
- ALook directly at the bright headlights to maintain your lane position.
- BLook to the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
- CClose your eyes briefly to avoid the glare.
- DFlash your high beams at the oncoming driver to signal them.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Look to the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
Looking directly at bright lights can temporarily blind you. By shifting your gaze to the right edge of your lane, you avoid direct glare while still being able to maintain your lane position and general awareness of the road.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Looking directly at bright lights causes temporary blindness and reduces your ability to see the road ahead.
- C. Closing your eyes, even briefly, means you are driving blind, which is extremely dangerous and could lead to losing control or drifting.
- D. Flashing high beams can further blind the oncoming driver, creating a more dangerous situation for both.
Night Driving Glare
Strategies to manage reduced visibility and temporary blindness caused by bright headlights from oncoming vehicles at night.
- Avoid looking directly at bright lights.
- Shift gaze to the right edge of the road.
- Reduce speed if necessary.
Memory trick: Night brings shadows, use your senses, adjust and stay safe.