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:
- Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane.
- Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane. ✓
- Look straight ahead in your lane.
Answer: B. Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane, using the road edge as a guide until the oncoming vehicle passes.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says that when an approaching driver does not dim their high beams, you should move your eyes to the right and use the road edge as a guide until that vehicle passes by. Keeping your view on the right edge of your lane lets you hold your position while avoiding the worst of the glare. The manual also mentions flashing your high beams for a second and returning to low beam, but that is a signal to the other driver, and the question asks what you should do to see the road ahead.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane. — Looking toward the left edge keeps your eyes pointed toward the oncoming traffic and its glare, which is the opposite of the handbook advice to move your eyes to the right.
- C. Look straight ahead in your lane. — Staring straight ahead leaves your eyes in the beam of the approaching high beams, while the handbook tells you to shift your gaze to the right and follow the road edge.
Remember it
Glare coming at you from the left? Slide your eyes right and let the road edge lead you until the car goes by.