At night, an oncoming car is approaching with its high beams on. What should you do?

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Why

Flashing your high beams briefly tells the other driver to dim theirs. If they remain bright, look toward the right-hand edge of the roadway so the glare cannot blind you, and never answer by keeping your own high beams on.

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Topic: Night and weather   License: Car permit

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• Night Driving and Bad Weather

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