CDL · Night and weather
You are driving at night and dim to low beams for an oncoming vehicle. What is the correct response?
Correct answer: Reduce your speed.
Answer options
- AKeep your present speed.
- BIncrease your speed slightly.
- CReduce your speed. Correct
Why
Low beams light only about 250 feet of road ahead, so dimming your headlights shortens how far you can see. Slow down enough that you can stop within the distance your lights reveal.
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Topic: Night and weather License: CDL
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