Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do when you're driving at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an approaching vehicle?

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Flash your headlights

Continue to drive on full beam

Slow down or stop

Drive faster past the oncoming car

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Slow down or stopThis was the right answer

If your view of the road ahead is restricted because you're being dazzled by approaching headlights, slow down and, if you need to, stop.

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Rule 113Highway Code rule · Dip before dazzling another driver, reduce speed progressively when dazzled and confirm the road is clear before a night overtake.Rule 114Highway Code rule · Dip before dazzling another driver, reduce speed progressively when dazzled and confirm the road is clear before a night overtake.

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