California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Safe Driving PracticesEasy
You are driving on a two-lane road at night. You notice the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are extremely bright and are causing significant glare. What should you do?
- ALook toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
- BLook directly at the vehicle's headlights to better judge its position.
- CSlow down and close your eyes momentarily until the glare subsides.
- DFlash your high beams to signal the other driver to dim theirs.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Look toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
Looking directly into bright headlights can temporarily blind you. By shifting your gaze toward the right edge of your lane, you can avoid the direct glare while still maintaining a visual reference for your position on the road.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Looking directly at bright lights can cause temporary blindness and is very dangerous.
- C. Closing your eyes, even momentarily, means you lose control and awareness of your vehicle and surroundings.
- D. This can further impair the other driver's vision and create a more dangerous situation.
Managing Headlight Glare
When faced with bright oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes to avoid temporary blindness.
- Avoid looking directly at bright lights.
- Use the right edge of the road as a guide.
- Reduces temporary vision impairment.
- Maintain control of your vehicle.
Memory trick: Right side guide, keep safe inside.