To minimize the effect of glare from oncoming headlights at night, what should you do?

• A. Glance to the right and down when approached by a car with bright headlights
• B. Stare directly at the headlights
• C. Increase speed to pass quickly
• D. Use bright interior lights

Answer: (A)

Handling glare from oncoming headlights at night means avoiding direct exposure to the bright light and using the road’s edge as a guide. Glancing to the right and down toward the road edge reduces the amount of light entering your eyes, helps your pupils stay adjusted to darkness, and keeps you centered in your lane as the other car passes. Staring directly at the headlights makes glare worse and can cause temporary blindness. Trying to speed up to get past the other car doesn’t address the glare and is unsafe. Using bright interior lights makes it harder to see outside and can worsen glare as well.