Question 1563 in the bank

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

  1. Drive faster until reaching a shaded place.
  2. Correct answer: Slow down and adjust the driving speed to his current range of sight.
  3. Look as low as possible to the roadway.
  4. Overtake the vehicle in front because it is better to drive on an open roadway.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down and adjust the driving speed to his current range of sight.

Sun glare sharply reduces how far and how clearly you can see, so you must slow down and drive at a speed that lets you stop within the distance you can actually see. Speeding up or overtaking while dazzled is dangerous because you cannot properly see the road or other vehicles. Using the sun visor and sunglasses also helps.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).