Car permit · Night and weather
Which of these is the most difficult to spot when driving after dark?
Correct answer: Pedestrians walking along the road.
Answer options
- AOther drivers using their headlights.
- BStreetlights lining the road.
- CPedestrians walking along the road. Correct
Why
After dark, vehicles show headlights and signs reflect light back, but pedestrians usually have neither, so they are the hardest to pick out. Scan carefully, especially near crosswalks and in poorly lit areas.
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Topic: Night and weather License: Car permit
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