Which action is correct when passing a vehicle at night?

Which action is correct when passing a vehicle at night?

• A. Do not turn on your high beams when passing
• B. Turn on your high beams when passing
• C. Turn on your hazard lights while passing
• D. Drive at the same speed as the other vehicle while passing

Answer: (A)

When passing a vehicle at night, your goal is to maximize visibility for yourself without creating glare for others. High beams are very bright and can blind or distract the driver you’re passing as well as oncoming drivers, so you should not have them on during the pass. Instead, use the lower-beam headlights to minimize glare and complete the maneuver safely; once you’re fully past and there’s no traffic nearby, you can switch back to high beams if needed. Hazard lights aren’t appropriate for passing and don’t improve visibility, and trying to pass at the same speed doesn’t give you enough margin to complete the lane change safely.

When passing a vehicle at night, your goal is to maximize visibility for yourself without creating glare for others. High beams are very bright and can blind or distract the driver you’re passing as well as oncoming drivers, so you should not have them on during the pass. Instead, use the lower-beam headlights to minimize glare and complete the maneuver safely; once you’re fully past and there’s no traffic nearby, you can switch back to high beams if needed. Hazard lights aren’t appropriate for passing and don’t improve visibility, and trying to pass at the same speed doesn’t give you enough margin to complete the lane change safely.