When driving at night you should:

Question: When driving at night you should:

Answer options:

• Use only parking lights ✅ Reduce speed and increase following distance
• Stare at oncoming lights
• Speed up

Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance

Explanation: At night, reduced visibility demands that you reduce your speed and increase your following distance to at least four seconds so you can stop safely within the area illuminated by your headlights. Conversely, speeding up increases danger, while driving with only parking lights is illegal. To avoid glare, you should look toward the right edge of your lane rather than staring directly at oncoming headlights. ICBC guidelines dictate adjusting your speed to your headlight range to avoid overdriving your lights. This fundamental safety rule is a frequent topic on the Class 7 knowledge test to ensure new drivers understand low-visibility hazards.