Night Driving Safety and Vision

Questions and Answers

How is your vision different at night? (Select all that apply)

The sharpness of images in front of you increases.

Visibility to the left and right sides becomes clearer.

Your eyes struggle adjusting from light to dark/dark to light. (correct)

All of the above.

What are some ways the exact same road may look completely different from day to night? (Select all that apply)

Your headlights can illuminate over hills.

Your headlights can't bend around curves. (correct)

Animals are generally sleeping so you see significantly less of them.

Pedestrians and bicyclists are more visible because they typically wear hi-vis clothing.

What are some behaviors that may indicate an impaired driver? (Select all that apply)

A car brakes hard to avoid hitting a deer crossing the road.

An SUV weaves from lane to lane without using turning signals. (correct)

A truck swerves suddenly to avoid an unmarked pothole.

All of the above.

How does a dirty windshield affect driving at night? (Select all that apply)

Lights from oncoming traffic hit it and create a glare. Signup and view all the answers

Your low beam headlights enable you to see _ feet ahead and high beam headlights about _ feet ahead at night.

250, 350-500 Signup and view all the answers

Visibility at night is limited. What action(s) can you take to ensure you are able to see as well as possible? (Select all that apply)

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

When an oncoming vehicle has their high beam headlights on at night, you should:

Look at the white line on the right side of the road. Signup and view all the answers

To ensure other drivers see you and your truck at night:

Use your turn signals for every turn or lane change so your intentions are always clear. Signup and view all the answers

At night, how should you adjust your following distance?

Increase it by at least one second. Signup and view all the answers

To help avoid fatigue while driving at night, you should:

Stop at regular intervals to rest or stretch. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vision and Night Driving

Nighttime vision differs significantly; eyes struggle with light adaptation between dark and light environments.
Roads can appear different at night; headlights do not bend around curves, limiting visibility.
Animals are usually less visible at night as they tend to be inactive or sleeping.

Impaired Driving Indicators

Drivers exhibiting impaired behavior may weave between lanes without signaling, indicating a lack of control.

Effects of Windshield Condition

A dirty windshield can enhance glare from oncoming vehicle lights, impairing visibility while driving at night.

Headlight Range

Low beam headlights illuminate approximately 250 feet ahead, while high beams can extend visibility to about 350-500 feet.

Nighttime Visibility Enhancement

Actions to improve night visibility include dimming instrument panel brightness, ensuring lights and reflectors are clean, and keeping dome lights off while driving.

Dealing with Oncoming High Beams

When faced with oncoming high beams, focus on the white line to the right to maintain lane control and minimize glare.

Communicating Intentions to Other Drivers

To enhance visibility for others, consistently use turn signals during lane changes and turns to clearly communicate driving intentions.

Following Distance Adjustments

Increase following distance by at least one second while driving at night to enhance safety and reaction time.

Preventing Fatigue During Night Driving

To combat fatigue, schedule regular stops to rest or stretch during nighttime driving sessions.

Description

This quiz covers essential topics related to nighttime driving safety and vision. Learn about the challenges of low light conditions, the effects of windshield cleanliness, and the importance of using headlights effectively. Enhance your understanding of how to improve visibility and recognize impaired driving indicators when on the road at night.