When driving in poor visibility, what lighting and visibility practices are recommended?

• A. Use high beams and tailgating.
• B. Turn off headlights to save energy.
• C. Drive as usual with no speed adjustment.
• D. Use headlights, reduce speed, and increase following distance.

Answer: (D)

In poor visibility, your main goal is to be seen and to have enough time and space to react. Use headlights so others can see you and you can see the road; keep them on and use low beams in fog or rain to reduce glare. Do not tailgate, because following too closely leaves little time to stop if something slows or stops ahead. Slow down to match road and weather conditions, since slick or obstructed roads require more stopping distance. Increase the following distance to give yourself extra space to react if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. Driving as you normally would or turning off lights makes you harder to see and increases the risk, while high beams can create glare and hinder vision for others.