Table of Contents
- 1 What should you do if blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle?
- 2 When blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night it is best to?
- 3 What should you do if blinded by oncoming lights at night?
- 4 What should a driver do when driving at night?
- 5 How many seconds should you leave between you and the car in front of you?
- 6 How do I stop my car from skidding?
- 7 What’s the best way to avoid being blinded by headlights?
- 8 What should I do if a driver does not Dim my headlights?
- 9 What should you do when a motor vehicle starts to skid?
What should you do if blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle?
If you are driving at night and a vehicle is approaching with its high beams activated, quickly flash your headlights one time. If the other driver fails to dim their lights, look toward the right side of the road to keep from being blinded by their headlights. Do not retaliate by using your own high beam headlights.
When blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night it is best to?
If an approaching car is using its high-beams, don’t look directly into the oncoming headlights—look toward the right edge of your lane. Watch the oncoming car out of the corner of your eye. Do not try retaliating against the other driver by keeping your high-beam lights on. If you do, both of you may be blinded.
What should you do if blinded by oncoming lights at night?
When driving at night and blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, what should a driver do?
- Repeatedly flash the headlights to warn the offending driver.
- Look towards the verge and slow down and stop if necessary.
- Reduce speed and switch on the full headlights.
- Drive well to the left and maintain normal speed.
What is the first thing you should do when a motor vehicle starts to skid?
If your car starts to skid, release both the brakes and the accelerator. Turn the steering wheel in the direction that you want the car to go. As you regain control, softly apply the brakes. If your back wheels are skidding, accelerate slightly to stop the skid.
When you hear a siren coming you should?
When you hear a siren coming, you should:
- Continue driving normally.
- Speed up to get out of the emergency vehicle’s way.
- Pull to the right side of the road and stop until it passes.
- Slow down, but continue driving.
What should a driver do when driving at night?
What should a driver do when driving at night on an unlit road?
- Drive on the centre of the road.
- Drive close to the left to avoid oncoming traffic.
- Watch out for pedestrians wearing dark clothing.
- Drive as close as possible to the line of reflective studs.
How many seconds should you leave between you and the car in front of you?
three
Calculating this rule is fairly simple. Basically, you should always allow three full seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. You can do this by using a specific point ahead such as a sign that you see on the side of the road, and then count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand- two, one-thousand-three.”
How do I stop my car from skidding?
A few tips for preventing skids:
- Make sure your tires have adequate treads.
- Drive slowly in wet, icy, or snowy conditions.
- Keep an appropriate distance between you and the car ahead of you.
- Slow down before entering a curve or bend.
What time of day should your headlights be turned on?
The law says you must turn your headlights on 30 minutes after sunset and leave them on until 30 minutes before sunrise. You must turn your lights on any time you can’t see at least 1000 feet ahead. Use your low beam headlights whenever it is raining.
What should you do to stop being blinded by oncoming vehicles?
A crest or series of crests or bumps lifts the front of the approaching vehicle slightly The driver has forgotten to dip their headlights A driver with adjustable suspension has adjusted the rear suspension lower and not compensated for it. If you are blinded then slow down and keep your eyes to the left.
What’s the best way to avoid being blinded by headlights?
Keep your eyes to the left to avoid being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. Keeping your eyes to the left means you’re not looking directly at the light and it will enable you to see the edge of the road more clearly.
What should I do if a driver does not Dim my headlights?
If an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, flash your headlights to high beam for a second, then return to low beam. To help avoid the glare of approaching high beams, move your eyes to the right. Use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.
What should you do when a motor vehicle starts to skid?
Drive on ahead until you can get into the proper lane, then turn at another intersection. What is the first thing you should do when a motor vehicle starts to skid? Take your foot off the accelerator and turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. Nice work!