(33/150) While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

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Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane. Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane. Look straight ahead in your lane.

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When driving at night, if an oncoming vehicle's high beams are blinding you, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, shift your gaze to the right edge of your lane (or the right side of the road) to use the lane markings as a guide. This helps you maintain your position without being temporarily blinded. The New York State Driver's Manual advises drivers to 'look toward the right edge of the road' when faced with glaring headlights from oncoming traffic.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

Looking toward the right edge of your lane is correct because it allows you to keep your vehicle in your lane by following the right lane line or edge of the road, while avoiding the direct glare of the oncoming high beams. This technique reduces the risk of a collision and is specifically recommended in the NYS manual.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane.

This is incorrect because looking to the left edge would direct your gaze closer to the oncoming vehicle's headlights, increasing glare and potentially causing you to drift into oncoming traffic. It does not help you avoid the blinding effect.

Option: Look straight ahead in your lane.

This is incorrect because looking straight ahead means you are directly facing the high beams, which can cause temporary blindness and make it difficult to see the road ahead. It does not provide a safe reference point to maintain your lane position.

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(33/150) While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

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