If an oncoming driver has their high beams on, what should you do?

• A. Look to the right edge of the road, reduce speed, and avoid staring directly into the lights.
• B. Stare at the headlights to quickly adjust.
• C. Increase speed to pass quickly.
• D. Mirror the other driver's actions.

Answer: (A)

When bright headlights from an oncoming driver hit you, the priority is to reduce glare and stay oriented on your lane. The best approach is to look toward the right edge of the road, slow down, and not stare directly into the lights. Glare can momentarily blind you, so using the road edge as a reference helps your eyes recover while you keep a safe path forward. Increasing speed would shorten your reaction time and raise the risk, and simply mirroring the other driver’s actions doesn’t address the glare hazard.