CDL · Night and weather
You have been using high beams and now switch to low beams. What should you do about your speed?
Correct answer: Lower your speed.
Answer options
- ARaise your speed
- BLower your speed Correct
- CKeep your speed unchanged
Why
Low beams do not reach nearly as far down the road as high beams, so slow down enough that you can stop within the distance you are able to see.
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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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