Question 1736 · Truck theory test
When dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, what should a driver do?
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Correct answer
Do not look directly at the lights.
Official explanation
If dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, do not look directly at the oncoming lights. Instead glance towards the verge until the vehicle has passed and/or slow down and stop if necessary. This will avoid any temporary blindness caused by the brightness of the oncoming lights.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Driving at Night
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