Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesHard
You are driving on a Florida roadway at night. An oncoming vehicle has their high beam headlights on. What should you do to reduce glare and ensure safety?
- ATurn on your own high beams to signal them to dim their lights.
- BLook toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
- CLook directly toward the oncoming headlights to maintain a clear view of the road.
- DFlash your high beams rapidly to get their attention.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Look toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
To avoid being blinded by oncoming high beams, you should look toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes. This allows you to still use the line as a guide for your vehicle's position while avoiding the direct glare of the headlights.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is dangerous and aggressive; it will blind the other driver and create an even greater hazard.
- C. This is incorrect; looking directly at the headlights will temporarily blind you.
- D. Flashing high beams is not the primary safety measure and can be distracting or confrontational.
Headlight Glare Response
When facing oncoming high beam headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes to reduce glare and maintain visibility.
- Avoid direct eye contact with headlights.
- Use right edge of lane as guide.
- Prevents temporary blindness.
Memory trick: Bright lights ahead? Look 'Right' to stay safe.