What should you do to minimize glare when driving at night toward oncoming traffic?

• A. Use the right edge of the lane as a guide, avoid staring at headlights, and use windshield wipers if needed.
• B. Look directly at oncoming headlights to gauge distance.
• C. Switch to high beams to improve visibility.
• D. Ignore glare and continue at same speed.

Answer: (A)

When driving toward oncoming headlights at night, your eyes should avoid direct glare and you should rely on a steady reference to stay in your lane. Using the right edge of the lane as a guide gives you a consistent, safe path and reduces the amount of glare entering your eyes because you’re not focusing on the bright lights. It also helps maintain proper lane position, which is essential for safety in low-visibility conditions.

If rain or mist makes visibility worse, turning on the windshield wipers to clear the windshield can reduce reflections and glare, further improving what you see. In contrast, looking straight at the oncoming headlights or cranking up to high beams would increase glare and impair your vision, while ignoring glare and keeping the same speed is unsafe.