Question 254 · Car theory test
When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, what should a driver do?
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Correct answer
Avoid looking directly at the oncoming vehicle’s lights.
Official explanation
If you are dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, look towards the verge until the vehicle has passed. Slow down and stop if necessary.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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