Driving at night requires increased caution because:

1. Traffic moves faster at night.
2. There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
3. Drivers cannot see as well at night. ✓
4. Accidents occur more frequently at night.

Answer: C. Drivers cannot see as well at night.

Driving at night requires increased caution because drivers cannot see as well at night.

Why this is the answer

The Texas Driver Handbook says that driving at night is much more dangerous than driving during the day. It explains that many people have trouble seeing in the dark. That reduced visibility is why you need to be more careful when driving after sunset. The handbook points to this as the main reason, not to things like faster traffic or higher traffic volume.

Why the other answers are wrong

• A. Traffic moves faster at night. — The handbook does not say that traffic moves faster at night; it emphasizes that people do not see as well.
• B. There is a larger volume of traffic at night. — The handbook does not mention a larger volume of traffic at night; it focuses on reduced visibility.
• D. Accidents occur more frequently at night. — While the handbook says night driving is more dangerous, it does not specifically say accidents happen more often; it gives poor night vision as the reason.

Remember it

At night, visibility is low, so caution should be high.