Question 1141 · Truck theory test
What should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?
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Correct answer
Look to the left-hand edge (nearside) of the roadway and slow down if necessary.
Official explanation
If you are dazzled by the lights of oncoming traffic, turn your eyes to the left edge (nearside) of the road. If necessary, stop and allow your eyes to recover before driving on.
- Topic
- Safe & responsible driving · Alert Driving and Consideration
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- This question also appears in the bus theory test.
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