Florida Class E Knowledge ExamSafe Driving PracticesMedium
You are driving on a well-lit city street at night. An oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams. What is the best course of action to maintain safe vision?
- AFlash your high beams repeatedly to signal the other driver.
- BClose your eyes briefly to protect your vision from the glare.
- CLook toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
- DLook directly at the oncoming headlights to ensure they pass safely.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Look toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
Looking toward the right edge of your lane helps you maintain a visual reference point for your vehicle's position on the road while avoiding the direct glare of the oncoming high beams, preserving your night vision.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Flashing high beams may further impair the other driver's vision and is not the safest primary action.
- B. Closing your eyes, even briefly, means you are driving blind and is extremely dangerous.
- D. Looking directly at oncoming headlights will temporarily blind you and severely impair your night vision.
Managing Oncoming Glare
Techniques used to counteract the blinding effect of bright headlights from oncoming vehicles, especially at night.
- Avoid looking directly at bright lights.
- Shift gaze to the right edge of the road.
- Helps preserve night vision and maintain lane position.
Memory trick: Bright lights ahead? Look to the right instead!