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What should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?
- A.Accelerate to get out of range of light as quickly as possible.
- B.Flash the oncoming vehicle and move to the left.
- C.Look to the left-hand edge (nearside) of the roadway and slow down if necessary.
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Correct answer: C. Look to the left-hand edge (nearside) of the roadway and slow down if necessary.
If you are dazzled by the lights of oncoming traffic, turn your eyes to the left edge (nearside) of the road. If necessary, stop and allow your eyes to recover before driving on.
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