At night, when facing an oncoming vehicle that does not use low-beam headlights, what is a recommended way to reduce glare?

At night, when facing an oncoming vehicle that does not use low-beam headlights, what is a recommended way to reduce glare?

• A. Look to the right edge of the road frequently.
• B. Stare directly at the oncoming headlights.
• C. Flash your own high beams briefly.
• D. Speed up to pass as soon as possible.

Answer: (A)

Glare from oncoming headlights can temporarily wash out your vision at night, so you should avoid looking directly at the lights. Instead, shift your gaze toward the right edge of your lane and use your peripheral vision to monitor the road. This helps you keep track of where you are in the lane while reducing the impact of the bright lights on your eyes, letting you react safely to other traffic. Staring at the headlights makes glare worse and slows your response. Flashing your own high beams is dangerous and illegal in this situation. Speeding up to pass doesn’t solve the glare problem and increases risk.

Glare from oncoming headlights can temporarily wash out your vision at night, so you should avoid looking directly at the lights. Instead, shift your gaze toward the right edge of your lane and use your peripheral vision to monitor the road. This helps you keep track of where you are in the lane while reducing the impact of the bright lights on your eyes, letting you react safely to other traffic.

Staring at the headlights makes glare worse and slows your response. Flashing your own high beams is dangerous and illegal in this situation. Speeding up to pass doesn’t solve the glare problem and increases risk.