CDL · Night and weather
After switching from high beams to low beams on a clear night, you should drive slowly enough that you can stop within:
Correct answer: The stretch of road you can actually see.
Answer options
- AThe stretch of road you can actually see Correct
- BThe distance you cover in about 15 seconds
- CA single length of your own vehicle
Why
Low beams light a shorter stretch of road than high beams, so slow down until you could stop inside the area your lights reveal. Going faster than that means overdriving your headlights, and a hazard could appear too late for you to stop.
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Topic: Night and weather License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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This question is part of Night and Fog Driving (14 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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