If an oncoming driver does not dim their high beams, what should you do?

• A. Stay focused on the center of your lane
• B. Look toward the right edge of the road and dim your own headlights to reduce glare
• C. Flash your high beams back at them
• D. Move into the left lane to avoid glare

Answer: (B)

Glare from an oncoming high beam can momentarily blind you and make it hard to judge the roadway and stay in your lane. The best response is to look toward the right edge of the road and dim your own headlights. This reduces the amount of light entering your eyes while still letting you see the roadway boundaries, so you can maintain your lane position and react safely to hazards. Other actions don’t address the glare appropriately: staying focused on the lane center doesn’t reduce the glare; flashing your high beams back at the other driver can blind them and is unsafe; and moving into the left lane could put you into oncoming traffic or another hazard.