(90/133) You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
The Texas Driver's Handbook states that when driving at night, you must use low beam headlights when approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, and also when following another vehicle within 300 feet. High beams are only for open-road driving when no other vehicles are nearby. This rule prevents blinding other drivers and is a basic requirement for safe night driving.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Should be on their low beam setting.
The correct answer is 'Should be on their low beam setting' because Texas law requires drivers to dim their high beams to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet. Low beams provide adequate illumination without glaring the other driver, ensuring safety for both vehicles.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Should be on their high beam setting.
High beams aimed at an oncoming driver can cause temporary blindness and are illegal within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. They should only be used when no other vehicles are nearby.
Option: Should be off. Use your parking lights.
Driving with only parking lights is unsafe and illegal at night. Headlights must be on to see the road and be seen by others. Parking lights are not a substitute for headlights while driving.
Option: May be on either their high or low beam setting.
This is incorrect because Texas law specifically requires low beams when approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet. Using high beams in this situation is prohibited and dangerous.
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