Question 1695 in the bank

What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

  1. Pull down the sunshade.
  2. Correct answer: Keep the windshield clean.
  3. Blind back the driver approaching from the opposite direction.
  4. Wear dark sunglasses.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Keep the windshield clean.

Dirt, smears and grime on the glass scatter the light of oncoming headlights and make dazzle much worse. A clean windshield, inside and out, gives clearer vision in the dark. Dark sunglasses at night only reduce what you can see, and dazzling the other driver back is dangerous and not permitted.

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