Question 1559 in the bank

When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:

  1. Look as low as possible to the roadway, to avoid blinding.
  2. Overtake the vehicle in front because it is better to drive on an open roadway.
  3. Stay close to the vehicle in front, so it can block the sun for him.
  4. Correct answer: Slow down in accordance with his range of vision and use the sunshade.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down in accordance with his range of vision and use the sunshade.

Sun glare sharply cuts how far you can see, so you must slow down enough to stop within the distance you can actually see. The sunshade blocks the direct rays and improves vision. Overtaking or staying close to the vehicle ahead is more dangerous when your view is poor, and looking away from the road means you miss what is happening in front.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Private car (B).