Motorcycle · Night and weather
On a dark road late at night, you have your high beams on and a vehicle behind you starts to pass. When should you switch to low beams?
Correct answer: The moment the vehicle goes by you.
Answer options
- AThe moment its driver signals to pass
- BThe moment the vehicle goes by you Correct
- COnly after it has completed the pass and returned to its proper lane
Why
Once the passing vehicle draws alongside and moves ahead, your high beams would shine into its mirrors and could dazzle the driver. Switch to low beams as it goes by instead of waiting for the pass to be completed.
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Topic: Night and weather License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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