Revision question · Alertness

What should you do if you’re riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an approaching vehicle?

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Switch off your headlights

Switch to main beam

Slow down and stop if necessary

Flash your headlights

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Slow down and stop if necessaryThis 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, find a safe place to stop until your vision is restored.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 115Highway Code rule · Slow down or stop when dazzled; do not retaliate with main beam.

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