The headlights from oncoming vehicles causing glare can be a dangerous situation and might lead to an accident if the driver does not handle the steering wheel properly.
How should a driver handle a situation where the oncoming vehicle has its headlights on?
When encountering a vehicle with its headlights oncoming in this situation, how should the driver handle it?
Keep the low beams on, reduce speed, and follow the vehicle ahead.
Glare can temporarily affect visibility and decrease the driver’s reaction time. Therefore, reducing speed will limit the likelihood of an accident.
Slowing down and avoiding direct eye contact with the oncoming headlights is a way for the driver to avoid being temporarily ‘blinded’ while driving at night.
Additionally, it’s advisable for the driver to maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front to allow for more reaction time in case the leading vehicle brakes suddenly.
